• Says, grateful to Prime Minister and External Affairs Minister for ensuring safe return of students arrived in Srinagar from Iran

SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir Students Association (JKSA) on Thursday said that around 600 Indian students, including 500 from Kashmir, have been safely relocated from Qom to Mashhad, a border city in Iran, as part of the ongoing evacuation efforts.In a statement, National Convenor Nasir Khuehami said, “Around 600 Indian students, including 500 from Kashmir, have safely reached Mashhad from Qom.

This is the second group of students who were earlier moved to Qom, where they remained for three days. Their evacuation process is currently underway.”The Association added, “Mashhad, a border city in Iran, is located approximately 1,000 kilometers from Qom, a journey that takes nearly 15 hours by road. The students are from various institutions, including Islamic Azad University, Iran University of Medical Sciences, and Shahid Beheshti University.

From Mashhad, they are expected to be taken to Turkmenistan, from where they will likely board flights to Delhi tomorrow.”“We are in constant communication with the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) and the Indian Embassy in Iran to ensure the safety and smooth evacuation of the students,” the Association said.Regarding the arrival of nine students in Srinagar from Iran, Khuehami expressed gratitude to the Prime Minister and the External Affairs Minister, stating, “We are grateful to the Prime Minister and the External Affairs Minister for ensuring their safe return.” Earlier yesterday, 94 Kashmiri students were successfully evacuated and arrived in Delhi from Iran.

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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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