JAMMU: The Department of Law, University of Jammu, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Surana & Surana International Attorneys, a leading law firm based in Chennai. The MOU was signed in a virtual ceremony, marking the beginning of a collaborative partnership between the two institutions. 

The MOU aims to foster academic and research collaboration between the Department of Law and Surana & Surana International Attorneys. The partnership will focus on moot court competitions, among other initiatives. As part of this collaboration, Surana & Surana and the Department of Law, University of Jammu, would conduct "Surana & Surana and Department of Law, University of Jammu Trial Advocacy Moot Court Competition - North Rounds, 2025-26". This moot court competition will provide a platform for law students to showcase their skills in trial advocacy and moot court proceedings. 

Prof. Manju Jamwal, Head of the Department of Law, University of Jammu, and Mr. Preetam Surana, Partner & Head of Academic Initiatives at Surana & Surana International Attorneys, signed the MOU on behalf of their respective institutions. The signing was coordinated by A.D. Johnson Christy, Manager - Special Projects, Academic Initiatives at Surana & Surana International Attorneys. Dr. Navdeep Kour Sasan conducted the proceedings of the virtual signing ceremony. The ceremony was attended by Prof. Satinder Kumar, Dean, Department of Law, Prof. Arvind Jasrotia, Prof. Savita Nayyar, Dr. Mohd Arif, Dr. Aarti Sharma, Dr. Vijay Sehgal, and Dr. Raj Kumar, Sunny Singh Rajput, LLM scholar, and staff members from the Department of Law, University of Jammu.

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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.

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