AWANTIPORA: The Islamic University of Science and Technology (IUST) and the Regional Research Institute of Unani Medicine (RRIUM), Srinagar, recently held their collaborative research meeting at RRIUM, Srinagar. The meeting was jointly led by Dr. Arsheed A. Ganaie, Coordinator, Centre for AYUSH Science, IUST, and Dr. Irfat Ara, Officer Incharge, RRIUM, and focused on reviewing existing collaborations while charting future joint initiatives aimed at integrating Unani medicine with modern scientific approaches.

Discussions at the meeting revolved around three core priorities: the modernization of Unani formulations through advanced scientific evaluation techniques, as emphasized by Prof. Ayub Qadri; the development of collaborative research proposals by leveraging mutual institutional expertise, highlighted by Dr. Irfat Ara; and the need to secure enhanced support from the Central Council for Research in Unani Medicine (CCRUM) for conducting clinical trials.

Participants reaffirmed their commitment to renewing the existing Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) and advancing interdisciplinary research that bridges the traditional knowledge of Unani medicine with contemporary scientific methods. The IUST delegation comprised Dr. Rais Ahmad, Dr. Manzoor Ahmad Rather, Dr. Aamir Hussain Dar, Dr. Assif Assad, Dr. Dharam Chand, Dr. Jan Mohammad, and Dr. Nisar Ahmad Dangroo.

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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.

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