KATRA: The first meeting of the Board of Studies (BoS) of the Department of Hindi, under the School of Languages and Literature, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, was successfully convened at Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University (SMVDU).The meeting focused on academic planning and curriculum development, during which the course structure and detailed course contents of the Hindi programmes were discussed at length and formally finalized.

The deliberations aimed at aligning the curriculum with contemporary academic standards while preserving the richness of Hindi language and literature.All faculty members of the Department of Languages and Literature actively participated in the meeting. The session was chaired by the Head of the Department, Dr. Anurag Kumar, and was attended by the Dean, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, Dr. Amitabh V. Dwivedi, who emphasized the importance of academic rigor and interdisciplinary relevance in curriculum design.

The meeting was further enriched by the valuable inputs of the External Expert, Prof. Rahul Pandey, Department of Hindi, University of Lucknow, whose academic insights and suggestions contributed significantly to the finalization of the courses.The successful conduct of the first Board of Studies meeting marks an important milestone in strengthening the academic framework of the Department of Hindi at 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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