SRINAGAR: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, along with the officers and staff of the Office of the Chief Secretary, has expressed profound grief and sorrow over the sad demise of Manzoor Ahmad Sheikh, Head Multitasking Staff of the J&K Secretariat (Subordinate) Service, who passed away in the early hours today.

Sheikh was presently posted in the Office of the Chief Secretary, where he discharged his duties with exemplary dedication, sincerity and an unwavering sense of responsibility. Known for his humility, discipline and courteous disposition, he earned the admiration and affection of all those working with him.

Expressing heartfelt condolences, the Chief Secretary said that Sheikh's untimely demise is an irreparable loss to the Secretariat fraternity. He recalled his selfless service and appreciated his unwavering commitment to duty, which reflected the highest standards of dedication and integrity. On this occasion the officers and staff of the Office of the Chief Secretary also expressed deep sorrow over the loss of their colleague.

They fondly remembered him as a diligent, dependable and soft-spoken individual whose warmth, sincerity and willingness to assist others made him a valued member of the office. They prayed for eternal peace to the departed soul and conveyed their heartfelt sympathies to the bereaved family during this hour of immense 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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