JAMMU: Government College for Women, Parade Ground organised a special programme to celebrate “150 Years of National Pride – VandeMataram.” The Student Welfare Committee, led by Dr. Seema Malpotra, Dean Students Welfare & Music department coordinated the event held under the patronage of Principal Dr. Ravender K. Tickoo.

The programme featured a series of academic and cultural competitions, including quiz, essay writing, painting, debate and Vande Mataram singing contest, providing students with a platform to express their understanding and reverence for the national song. The debate competition witnessed participation from nine students, in which Ojasvi secured the first prize, Samya won the second prize and Adiba Fatima bagged the third prize.

In the painting competition, eight students participated, with Chahat Sharma securing the first prize, Urvashi the second prize and Aseesabjot Kaur the third prize. The essay writing competition also had ten participants, where Sundihi secured the first position, followed by Dhaniya at second, Dhruvi at third and Adiba at fourth position. In the quiz competition total twelve students participated, who were systematically divided into four groups out of which Sharda, Purvi and Tavneet secured the first position. And in the VandeMataram singing competition, eight students participated of which Gayatri secured the 1st rank, Roshni secured the second and Niharika got the third rank.

All participating students were appreciated for their enthusiastic involvement and were awarded certificates in recognition of their efforts. The Principal Dr. Ravender K. Tickoo and Dr. Seema Malpotra emphasized the significance of Vande Mataram in India’s freedom struggle and nation-building. Dr. Seema Malpotra said “Vande Mataram is not merely a song but the spirit of our nation. The programme concluded on a patriotic note, leaving students inspired with a renewed sense of national pride and respect for the legacy of VandeMataram.  

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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