GANDERBAL: The teaching, non-teaching staff and students of Government Degree College (GDC) Ganderbal expressed heartfelt condolences with Prof Aijaz Ahmad Qureshi, senior Assistant Professor of the College over the demise of his father Professor Abdul Wahid Qureshi, former Vice Chancellor of University of Kashmir and Central University of Kashmir, who passed away here on Sunday morning.

A condolence meeting was held today in the conference hall of the college in which all the teaching, non-teaching staff members and students of various semesters of the college participated.  Principal of the college, Prof Fouzia Fatima conveyed heartfelt sympathies and condolences with the bereaved family and said that all the staff members and students of the college stand with the bereaved family in this hour of grief.

The principal described Prof Wahid Qureshi as a visionary academic leader who not only excelled in his field but also motivated others to strive for excellence. He, as a person of par excellence, dedicated his life towards taking education to new heights and was also one of the greatest economists of Jammu and Kashmir.

Late Prof. Qureshi was a distinguished academic leader and visionary, who dedicated his life to advancing education and fostering excellence.  She further said that Prof. Qureshi’s teachings will continue to inspire students and professionals to improve the educational scenario in Jammu and Kashmir as he was a beacon of knowledge and inspiration for the academic world.

Special prayer was made for the departed soul to rest in eternal peace, in the highest echelons of Jannat-ul-Firdous, and grant patience and forbearance to the bereaved family members to bear this unbearable and inconsolable loss with courage and fortitude.

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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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