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

SRINAGAR: Abdul Ahad Azad Memorial Degree College (AAAMDC), Bemina celebrated International Women's Day today in the auditorium of the college. The event featured two keynote speakers Dr Farzana Gulzar, Professor in the Department of Management Studies, University of Kashmir, Srinagar and Dr Kousar Majid, Professor in the Department of Chemistry, NIT Srinagar. The speakers shared their stories and highlighted the importance of women in the day-to-day courses of life.

A detailed and engaging session on the rights of women, their safety at workplaces followed. Earlier the principal of the college Prof (Dr) Mudasir Afshan inaugurated the event and as a mark of respect presented saplings to the invited speakers. While delivering the presidential address, she underscored the need to educate women to see their seamless transition into empowered beings.

In her welcome address, Prof Fauzia Durrani, Head Department of English, spoke passionately about the gender disparity that still plagues our society. Meanwhile, Alumni Meet 2025 was held on the sidelines of the event. Prominent alumni attended the meet and gave suggestions on how to augment the existing academic and infrastructural base for a speedy and healthier accreditation by the UGC accreditation agency NAAC.

Your voice can reach the world: At JK Monitor, we firmly believe that every well-researched idea has the power to inspire change beyond geographical boundaries. We are delighted to share an encouraging message from one of our esteemed contributors, Dr. Rakesh Verma (J&K Forest Services). “His article, ‘When Trees Become Rights-Bearing Citizens: A Lesson from Canada for India’s Ecological Future,’ published on JK Monitor, received appreciation from La Compagnie des Papillons Bleus, the French non-profit organisation that founded and promotes the Universal Declaration of Tree Rights.”.  Read the message here
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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