KATRA: The School of Economics, Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University conducted a one-day Investor Awareness Program in collaboration with the National Stock Exchange of India. The program was inaugurated by Prof. Ashutosh Vashishta, Dean Faculty of Management by extending a formal welcome to the invited dignitaries. He introduced the aim of the program to the audience which included students and faculty members from different departments of the university.

The dignitaries included Shri Krishnan Iyer, Senior Vice President – Regulatory, NSE India Ltd; Mr Vivek Dua, Chief Manager, Investor Service Cell, NSE India Ltd. and Mr Ankush Goja, Officer Incharge, Investor Services Centre, Jammu and Kashmir. The chief guest of the occasion, Shri Krishnan Iyer deliberated at length over the various investment options for new entrants into the equity market. He informed the audience about the ever increasing size of the NSE in India vis-Ć -vis the number of investors and the companies listed providing diversity and confidence in equity investing for those interested in the market. Additionally, he highlighted some red flags concerning investment in the market and informed about safe investment practises.

In addition, Mr. Ankush Goja provided his personal experience in the market and touched upon the importance of the equity investment at the earliest. The program was coordinated by Dr. Arif Billah Dar, Assistant Professor, School of Economics and co-coordinated by Dr. Pabitra Kumar Jena, Assistant Professor, School of Economics and Dr. Gopinathan R., Assistant Professor, School of Economics. Dr. Pabitra Kumar presented the vote of thanks. The program was concluded with the felicitation of the guests by the Head, School of Economics, Dr. Roop Lal Sharma. The successful conduct of the program was congratulated by Prof. Pragati Kumar, Vice Chancellor, SMVDU.

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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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