RAMBAN: Eid-ul-Adha was celebrated with great religious fervor and festive spirit across District Ramban as people from all walks of life gathered at mosques and Eidgahs to offer special prayers and mark the auspicious occasion with devotion, brotherhood and communal harmony.

The largest congregations were witnessed at Jamia Masjid Sharif Ramban and Eidgahs in Banihal, Gool and Batote, where hundreds of devotees offered Namaz-e-Eid and prayed for peace, prosperity and the well-being of the Union Territory and the nation.

Deputy Commissioner Ramban, Mohammad Alyas Khan extended warm Eid greetings to the people and stated that such sacred occasions strengthen the values of unity, mutual respect, compassion and communal harmony in society. Senior officers from the civil and police administration also conveyed their heartfelt wishes to the Muslim community on this holy occasion.

At Ramban, MLA Ramban, Arjun Singh Raju also extended Eid-ul-Adha greetings to the people and wished peace, prosperity and happiness for every household in the Ramban.

Meanwhile, SSP Ramban Arun Gupta, ADC Ramban Varunjeet Singh Charak, Additional SP Mujeeb-ur-Rehman, Tehsildar Ramban Deep Kumar and other senior officers were also present on the occasion.

Senior officials visited major congregational sites to participate in the celebrations and oversee the peaceful conduct of the festival. The District and Police Administration had made elaborate arrangements, including adequate security, traffic regulation, sanitation, drinking water supply and other essential amenities to ensure smooth and safe observance of Eid-ul-Adha across the district.

Besides Ramban town, Eid prayers were also offered at various mosques and Eidgahs in surrounding areas including Jamia Masjid Maitra, Karol, Chandrog, Upper Ramban, Banihal, Sangaldan, Ramsoo, Ukhral, Batote, Gool and Rajgrah. The festival was marked by an atmosphere of spiritual reflection, joy and communal togetherness throughout the district.

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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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