KISHTWAR: Senior Congress leader G. M. Saroori today attended the 350th Annual Urs of Hazrat Shah Asrar-ud-Din (RHA) at Kishtwar, which was celebrated with immense devotion and spiritual fervour by thousands of devotees from across District Kishtwar and different parts of Jammu and Kashmir.Saroori offered prayers at the revered shrine and sought peace, prosperity, and communal harmony for the region.

Speaking on the occasion, he said that the teachings of Hazrat Shah Asrar-ud-Din (RHA) continue to guide humanity towards love, unity, and compassion. He urged people to uphold the saint’s message of brotherhood and maintain the centuries-old tradition of mutual respect and religious harmony that Kishtwar is known for.He further emphasized that Jammu and Kashmir’s spiritual heritage, built upon the principles of Sufism, forms the foundation of its social fabric and collective strength.

“The life and teachings of Hazrat Shah Asrar-ud-Din (RHA) remind us of the values of tolerance and service to humanity,” Saroori said.The Urs, marking 350 years of the saint’s legacy, witnessed the participation of devotees from all walks of life, reaffirming Kishtwar’s reputation as a land of spirituality, inclusiveness, and unity.

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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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