In loving memory of Dr. Priya Ranjan: A mentor who treated me like family

JAMMU: Department of Zoology, Central University of Jammu today organized Induction Programme 2024 for the newly admitted students to the B.Sc. (Hons.) M.Sc. Zoology Integrated Programme in the Brig. Rajinder Singh Auditorium of the campus.  Hon’able Vice Chancellor, Central University of Jammu, Prof. Sanjeev Jain was the patron while Prof. Sunil Dhar, Dean, School of Life Sciences presided the event.

Head, Department of Zoology, Dr. Ashok Kumar Yadav at the very outset congratulated the students on becoming a part of one of the elitest institutes of the country. Dr. Yadav thanked the hon’ble Vice Chancellor, Prof. Sanjeev Jain for his vision and constant pursuit of leading the university with passion, integrity, commitment to excellence and dedication to innovation combined with student success has transformed the university into a beacon of knowledge, inspiring all to strive for greatness. Dr. Yadav also put on record that the B.Sc. (Hons.) M.Sc. Zoology Integrated Programme in Zoology is the most popular course in the whole University receiving ground breaking applications every year. 

The chief guest of the Induction Programme, Prof. Sunil Dhar, Dean, School of Life Sciences congratulated and blessed the students and advised them to avail the opportunity to learn and excel and enrich their knowledge as students of the University. Students were presented with university logo backpacks as a token of love and blessings from the department. 

A formal vote of thanks was presented by Dr. Anjali Dhar, Assistant Professor of the Department. Other Faculty members such as Dr. Dhanananjay Kumar, Dr. Shvetambri Jasrotia and Dr. Vinita Sharma were present at the event to welcome the students.

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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.

— Team JK Monitor

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