KATRA: The two-week Yoga Workshop for NCC cadets at Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University (SMVDU) concluded successfully, leaving a lasting impact on all participants. Organized under the guidance of Dr. Varun Dutta, NCC Coordinator, the workshop aimed at instilling the importance of yoga in daily life.

The sessions were conducted by Mr. Gurmel, who skillfully guided the cadets through various yoga asanas while emphasizing that yoga is not just a form of exercise but a holistic way of life. Throughout the workshop, NCC cadets displayed great enthusiasm, actively participating in every session and embracing the benefits of yoga. 

During the concluding session, Prof.Pragati Kumar, Hon’ble Vice Chancellor, SMVDU, commended the NCC cadets for their dedication and encouraged them to continue practicing yoga for physical and mental well-being. He highlighted that yoga is a valuable discipline that promotes fitness, focus, and inner peace. 

Prof.Balbir Singh, Dean, Academic Affairs, SMVDU, was also present on the occasion and appreciated the efforts of the cadets and organizers in making the workshop a success. He emphasized the importance of integrating yoga into everyday life to maintain overall well-being.

The workshop concluded with a vote of thanks, expressing gratitude to Mr. Gurmel for his insightful sessions and to the cadets for their active participation. The event successfully reinforced the significance of yoga in the lives of future leaders and instilled in them a lifelong appreciation for this ancient practice.

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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.

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