SRINAGAR: The Directorate of Ayush, Jammu & Kashmir, expresses deep sorrow and heartfelt condolences on the demise of Dr. Tahir Mufti, the founding Director of Indian Systems of Medicine (now Ayush) in Jammu & Kashmir. His demise marks the end of an era and  caused an irreparable loss to the Ayush fraternity across the Union Territory.

Dr. Tahir Mufti was a Visionary Administrator, pioneering reformer, and a devoted advocate of traditional Indian medicine. He is  remembered for his historic contribution in structurally and administratively segregating the Indian Systems of Medicine (now Ayush) from the Directorate of Health Services, thereby establishing it as an independent Directorate.

His visionary step laid the institutional foundation for focused policy formulation, service delivery, and development of Ayurveda, Unani, Yoga, and other indigenous systems in the region. Under his able leadership, the groundwork was laid for a robust Ayush infrastructure that today serves lakhs of people across J&K through a wide network of Ayush Health and Wellness centres, Educational institutions, dispensaries, and Research initiatives.

His legacy continues to guide the functioning and vision of the Directorate of Ayush, J&K. Dr. Mufti was widely respected for his knowledge, foresight, and tireless commitment to the upliftment of public health through holistic and traditional systems of healing. He was a mentor to many, and his pioneering contributions will always be remembered with deep respect and gratitude.

The Directorate of Ayush, J&K joins the wider Medical and Administrative community in mourning this great loss. Officers and officials of the Directorate extend their heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family and pray for their strength  in this time of grief.

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In loving memory of Dr. Priya Ranjan: A mentor who treated me like family
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.

— Team JK Monitor

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