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KULGAM: The Debates and Seminar Committee of Government Degree College (GDC) Frisal Friday organized its maiden one-day National Seminar on the theme ‘Human Values and Modern Education.’ The event, presided over by Deputy Commissioner (DC) Kulgam, Athar Aamir Khan, brought together eminent educationists from across the country who shared valuable insights on the topic.

The seminar, held in two sessions, with the inaugural address delivered online by Prof. Seema Naz, Nodal Principal, Kashmir Division Colleges. The keynote address was presented virtually by Prof. Mujibul Hassan Siddique, Ex-Chairman, Department of Education, Aligarh Muslim University, highlighting the critical need for integrating human values with modern education.

Prominent speakers in the virtual sessions included Prof. Masarat Saheb Ali, Principal Humaira Khan College of Education Mumbai; Prof. Priyank Kumar Shivam, ICFAI University Tripura; Prof. Rafeed Ali E, Regional Director, Regional Centre Kolkata CDOE MANUU; Dr. Syed Ishfaq Ahmad, Assistant Professor, Kashmir University; and Prof. Rakesh Bharti, Govt. College of Education Jammu.

Earlier, the session commenced with a welcome address by Dr. Ishtiyaq Ahmad Shah, Principal GDC Frisal. The 2nd session, held in the college conference hall, was graced by the Deputy Commissioner Kulgam Athar Amir-ul-Shafi-Khan. In his address, he emphasized the importance of human values in education and their societal relevance. Other speakers included Prof. Syed Zahoor Ahmad Geelani, Head and Dean, School of Education, Central University of Kashmir; Dr. Shabir Ahmad Padder, Principal GDC Kilam; and Mushtaq Ahmad Qadri, ex-Chief Education Officer, Anantnag.

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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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