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

KULGAM: In order to promote safety, encouraging students and staff to take proactive steps to minimise road accidents, the Debates and Seminar Committee of Govt. Degree College (GDC) Frisal, in collaboration with the NSS Unit today organized a One-Day Seminar on road safety. The event began in the college auditorium, drawing students and faculty from various departments.

Dr. Ishtiyaq Ahmad Shah, Principal GDC Frisal gave the programme a dynamic start with his thoughtful words. He emphasized the importance of awareness in minimising road accidents and other allied driving risks. His introduction set the tone for the session, emphasizing the importance of the topic and preparing the attendees for an insightful and engaging experience.

Earlier, Dr. Mehraj Ahmad Sheikh, NSS Program Officer, presented a warm welcome address. Resource persons, Dr Muzifar Yousuf and Dr. Imtiyaz Ahmad Tantray delivered the lectures to raise the awareness among the students regarding the safety measures, rules and regulations set for safe driving and the necessary precautions to be taken while driving.

The programme concluded with Dr. Ishtiyaq Ahmad Shah, Principal GDC Frisal, expressing gratitude to the resource persons, and attendees. He reaffirmed the college's unwavering commitment in raising awareness among students to minimise human as well as financial resources in road accidents.

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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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