SRINAGAR: Union Minister of State for Defence Sanjay Seth hails Jammu and Kashmir Waqf Board Chairperson Dr Darakhshan Andrabi for Hazratbal reconstruction & beautification project. The minister today visited the famous shrine and paid obeisance there and prayed for peace and prosperity of all. Union Minister took a tour of the campus and appreciated the vast development undertook by the Board during the past four years.

Later speaking on a special event held outside the shrine, the Minister said that in the land of knowledge and spirituality, Dargah Hazratbal has great significance and the reconstruction and redevelopment if this shrine by the Waqf Board under the leadership of Dr Andrabi is very impressive. He said that the message of our spirituality of Kashmir is the guiding force for peace and lasting harmony in Kashmir. In addition to the Waqf Chairperson and others who accompanied Sanjay Seth included Rakesh Mahajan BJP State Vice President, Anwar Khan  (BJP State Gen Sec), Er.Sahil Bashir Bhat (State Spokesperson BJP), Arif Raja (BJP State Secratary) and Manzoor Bhat (State SpokesPerson BJP). Waqf Chairperson thanked Union Minister for sparing hisbtime for visiting Dargah Hazratbal. She briefed him about the developmental plan of Waqf Board in whole of Jammu and Kashmir.

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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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