JAMMU: The highly anticipated cultural festival of Central University of Jammu “UDAAN-2025: Virasat aur Vikas Ki”,which is four days event from 1st April - 4th April 2024 commenced its second day bringing together students from thirteen different clubs to showcase their creative abilities and talents. After a spectacular opening ceremony yesterday, which featured Saraswati Vandana and group Bhajan, the university embraced its theme of culture and development, aiming to connect the youth with their cultural heritage. Today's events showcased a variety of performances and competitions, transforming the campus into a vibrant center of artistic and intellectual activity.

The event, organized under a grand shade at the university sports ground along with the DDE building, featured vibrant competitions in multiple categories. The Fine Arts Club hosted poster-making, painting, and terracotta competitions, providing students with a platform to express their artistic visions following the Dance Club and Music Club mesmerized audiences with their energetic performances, while the Quiz Club engaged participants in an exciting test of knowledge and intellect.  

Adding a cinematic touch, the Film Club conducted a short filmmaking competition, challenging students to create 2–3-minute films centered on the theme of Udaan 2025. The event also featured several other clubs contributing their unique creative expressions, ensuring a diverse and engaging experience for all attendees.  Apart from competitions, the event offered a delightful culinary experience with numerous stalls serving food, drinks, desserts, and ice cream, adding to the festive spirit. The office of the Dean Students’ Welfare ensured the events were well organized with proper arrangements of venues for all competitions in the DDE building and sports ground for a seamless experience for both participants and as well as spectators. 

Speaking on the occasion, Hon’ble Vice Chancellor Prof. Sanjeev Jain expressed his appreciation for the students enthusiastic participation and the seamless execution of the event. Prof. Jain said “UDAAN is more than just an event; it is a journey through culture, art and innovation and an approach to connect youth with their culture and traditions”.

With an electrifying atmosphere and an overwhelming response from students, UDAAN 2025: Virasat aur Vikas Ki continues to inspire and celebrate talent, marking another milestone in the cultural calendar of the Central University of Jammu.

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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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