AWANTIPORA: The Islamic University of Science and Technology (IUST) held its 12th Executive Council (EC) meeting today under the chairmanship of Vice Chancellor Prof. Shakil A. Romshoo. The meeting was attended by distinguished members from academia to deliberate on key academic, administrative and policy matters concerning the University’s growth and development.

Among the prominent Executive Council members were Prof. Umesh Rai, Vice Chancellor, University of Jammu; Prof. Nilofer Khan, Vice Chancellor, University of Kashmir; Prof. Rama Shanker Dubey, Vice Chancellor, Central University of Gujarat, Prof. Jawaid Iqbal, Vice Chancellor, Baba Ghulam Shah Badshah University (BGSBU), and Prof. Anjana Vyas from CEPT University, Ahmedabad.

The Executive Council meeting was also attended by Prof. Abdul Wahid Makhdoomi, Registrar and Member Secretary of the EC, Prof. A.H. Moon (Dean Academic Affairs), Prof. Parvez Ahmad Mir (Dean, School of Business Studies), Prof. Zamrooda Akhter (Principal, Alamdar Memorial College of Nursing), Dr. Asifa Mehraj Baba (Dean of Students), and Dean Research, Finance officer, Controller of Examinations, and Dean Outreach of the IUST.

Prof. Romshoo presented IUST’s recent achievements and outlined the University’s strategic roadmap for future growth in academics, research, outreach, innovations and infrastructure. He acknowledged the continuous support extended by the government, in enabling progress across various domains.

The Council deliberated upon and approved key recommendations of various statutory bodies including Academic Council, Library Committee, University Finance Committee, Library Committee and Building Committee. Noteworthy among the key decisions was the approval for the establishment of new academic and policy-oriented centres such as the Centre for Good Governance and Policy Analysis, the Institute of Allied Health Sciences, and Centre for Cyber Security. The Vice Chancellor members of the Executive Council from sister universities of Jammu and Kashmir emphasized the importance of fostering collaborative frameworks and proposed joint initiatives for resource optimization and strengthening knowledge partnerships across the Jammu and Kashmir.

The Council members also commended IUST’s strides in research, teaching, innovations, infrastructure development and institutional growth. The Executive Council appreciated the dedicated efforts of its faculty and staff in transforming the university into a vibrant hub of teaching, research and innovation.

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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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