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

PANAJI: Central University of Kashmir (CUKashmir) is participating in the three-day national event "Empowering India 2026", being held at Goa from 18th to 20th July, 2026. Dean, Academic Affairs, Prof. Shahid Rasool and Registrar, Dr. Nisar Ahmad Mir are representing the CUKashmir in this mega event.

Speaking during the inaugural session held today, Prof. Shahid Rasool, Dean, Academic Affairs emphasized the significance of multidisciplinary education, research, and knowledge sharing in preparing future-ready graduates. He observed that such national platforms encourage collaboration, inspire innovation, and strengthen the collective efforts of educational institutions towards realizing the vision of Viksit Bharat @2047.

In his address, Dr. Nisar Ahmad Mir, Registrar, highlighted that the event ‘empowering India 2026’ provides an excellent opportunity for higher educational institutions to showcase their academic strengths, research achievements, innovation, and best practices while fostering meaningful partnerships with academia, industry, and government. He reaffirmed CUKashmir's commitment to impart quality education, research excellence, innovation, and nation-building.

CUKashmir stall attracted significant interest from visitors, who appreciated the varsity’s academic programmes, research initiatives, innovation ecosystem, and student-centric initiatives. The event has brought together leading educational institutions, research organizations, government departments, industry representatives, innovators, and policymakers from across the country to promote collaboration, innovation, and excellence in higher education.

It has also witnessed participation from several National Institutes of Technology (NITs), NCERT, Government Departments of Goa, agricultural universities and institutions, and numerous higher educational institutions from across the country. The participating institutions are showcasing their academic programmes, research and innovation, technological advancements, skill development initiatives, and outreach activities through interactive exhibitions and demonstrations.

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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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