RAMBAN: Government Degree College Ramban today organized an Elocution Contest on Road Safety as part of the Road Safety Awareness Programme 2026. The event was held under the patronage of the College Principal   Prof. Romesh Kumar Atri.

Ten students from different semesters participated and shared their thoughtful perspectives on road safety, emphasizing the importance of adhering to traffic rules while driving. A distinguished panel of jury members comprising Prof. Raj Kumar Gupta, Prof. Sanjay Kumar Katal and Dr. Rabinder Kumar evaluated the participants.

  Shafia Bano secured the first position, Nishika Bhutiyal bagged the second place and Rashida Bano clinched the third place. Earlier, the event commenced with a welcome address by Convener Road Safety Awareness Programme, Dr. Sanjay Kumar, who set the tone for the contest.

The event was attended by several faculty members including Prof. Aditya Sharma, Prof. Ajay Kumar, Dr. Mukhtar Ahmad Mir, Prof. Ranjit Singh Katoch, Prof. Ram Parkash, Prof. Neetu Sharma, Prof. Arjun Gupta, Dr. Anuj Gupta, Dr. Varun Sharma and Prof. Narotam Singh.

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
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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