KATHUA: Girdhari Lal Dogra Memorial Government Degree College (GLDM-GDC)  Hiranagar on Wednesday organized a one-day sensitisation and awareness workshop on the mental well-being of students through its Psychological Counselling Cell.

The programme was held under the patronage of the Principal, Prof. (Dr.) Pragya Khanna, who highlighted the growing academic and social pressures faced by students in the contemporary environment. She emphasized the importance of mental well-being and shared preventive measures and coping strategies to help students manage stress and maintain emotional balance.

Medical Officer, Government Hospital Hiranagar Dr. Neha Sharma was the resource person. She delivered an informative lecture on stress management and mental health. She underscored the significance of self-care, emotional awareness and timely support. The interactive mode of the session enabled the resource person to address academic, social and personal concerns raised by the students.

Members of the Psychological Counselling Cell, Prof. Bharat Bhushan from the Department of Music and Prof. Namrata from the Department of Geography, highlighted the role of counselling initiatives in fostering a supportive and healthy academic environment. Dr. Rakesh Sharma, Assistant Professor, Hindi, also addressed the students and encouraged them to build mental resilience and positive thinking.  The programme concluded with a vote of thanks by Dr. Harvinder Kour, Nodal Officer, College Psychological Counselling Cell.

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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