SRINAGAR: On the occasion of the Martyrs' Day of Guru Arjun Dev Ji, Deputy Commissioner (DC) Srinagar, Akshay Labroo, on Tuesday visited Gurdwara Shaheed Bunga at Barzulla Baghat to pay obeisance and participate in the religious observances held to commemorate the sacrifice of the fifth Sikh Guru.

During his visit, the DC interacted with members of the Sikh community, Gurdwara management and devotees present on the occasion. He conveyed his heartfelt message to the Sikh community and emphasized the enduring relevance of the teachings of Guru Arjan Dev Ji, which continue to inspire generations to uphold the principles of brotherhood, humility, social justice and communal harmony.

Meanwhile, District Administration Srinagar had made elaborate arrangements on the occasion to facilitate devotees and ensure smooth and seamless observance of the event. Necessary arrangements pertaining to sanitation, drinking water, traffic regulation, parking management, fire safety measures and other essential services were put in place to enable devotees to participate in the religious congregation without any inconvenience.

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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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