DODA: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Doda Krishan Lal along with SSP Doda Kartik Shrotriya and other officers today flagged off a group of Hajj pilgrims to the holy pilgrimage to Makkah (Saudi Arabia). A group of 16 pilgrims were flagged off here from Dak Bungalow amidst warm wishes and prayers from officials, relatives and members of the public.

The pilgrims departed for the Delhi Embarkation Point from where they would proceed for the sacred journey. Among others present on the occasion were ADC Anil Kumar Thakur; ACR Ashraf Parvez; PO ICDS Akhtar Qazi; CMO, CEO, officers from civil and police administration, besides a large number of people who gathered to see off the pilgrims.

Interacting with the pilgrims, the Deputy Commissioner and SSP congratulated them on getting the opportunity to perform the holy Hajj. They wished them a safe, peaceful and spiritually fulfilling pilgrimage. They also appealed to the pilgrims to pray for lasting peace, prosperity and communal harmony in Jammu & Kashmir and District Doda.

The officials informed that a total of 37 pilgrims from across District Doda are scheduled to perform Hajj including 07 from Thathri, 05 from Bhaderwah, 02 from Kahara, 02 from Gandoh-Bhalessa and 05 from Marmat, besides pilgrims from Doda and other areas of the district. The flag-off concluded with prayers for the well-being and safe return of all the pilgrims.

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A Profound Loss: JK Monitor Mourns the Passing of Founding Chairman Dr. Priya Ranjan

We at JK Monitor are profoundly saddened by the sudden demise of our Founding Chairman, Dr. Priya Ranjan.IN LOVING MEMORY Dr Priya Ranjan

A brilliant mind who studied at Netarhat Residential School and graduated in Electrical Engineering from IIT Kharagpur before earning his PhD from the University of Maryland, Dr. Ranjan chose to return to India and dedicate his life to teaching, research and social good.

His pioneering work in networked systems, AI, robotics and biomedical applications—especially computer-vision tools for early detection of cancer and heart disease—reflected his deep belief that advanced technology must serve humanity.

For more than 15 years at JK Monitor, he remained a loyal friend, mentor and collaborator, marked by rare humility, intellectual integrity and quiet generosity. His passing leaves a void that cannot be filled. Priya, you will be deeply missed. Your life continues to remind us that knowledge finds its highest purpose in the service of others.

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