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JAMMU: Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo, today visited the Institute of Music & Fine Arts, Jammu University, Talab Tillo, to inspect its functioning besides reviewing the academic operations there. He was accompanied by Additional Chief Secretary, Education, Shantmanu.

During the visit, the Chief Secretary was apprised of the institute’s curriculum, which offers training in nine arts disciplines including four visual arts and five music-related streams. While assessing the institute’s operations, he emphasised the need for enhanced maintenance and infrastructural improvements.

In a meeting with the officers, the Chief Secretary underscored the necessity of providing the institute with additional land and resources for its optimal functioning. He directed the district administration to transfer a sizeable portion of land, approximately 8-10 kanal, including the area where the current institute building stands. He also reviewed other pressing issues including recruitment rules, building requirements and the need for modern equipment.

Atal Dulloo highlighted the importance of creating new infrastructure to establish studios, enhance storage facilities for educational implements and ensure effective implementation of the New Education Policy (NEP) 2020 at the institute.

The meeting was attended by Divisional Commissioner, Ramesh Kumar; Deputy Commissioner Jammu, Sachin Kumar Vaishya; Dean Academics, Professor Anju Bhasin; Dean Social Sciences, Suman Jamwal; Registrar Jammu University, Dr. Neeraj Sharma; HoD Fine Arts, Rakesh Sharma;  HoD Painting, Dr. Milan Sharma; Instructor Vocal Dr. Deepali Watal and other senior officers.

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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