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

SAMBA: Women Development Cell-CASH of Government Degree College Ramgarh organized an awareness programme on the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013.  The event was organized under the guidance and supervision of the Principal of the College, Prof. (Dr.) Geetanjali Andotra and was aimed at empowering women by creating awareness about their legal rights to prevent and address sexual harassment at the workplace.

The program was coordinated by Dr. Snobar, convener of the women development cell of the college. The resource person for the session was Advocate Mehrukh Syedan- a renowned expert in criminal law, civil litigation and other legal matters.

She delivered an informative lecture on the provisions of POSH Act, 2013, its significance, and the protection it offers to women in the workplace. She highlighted the role of the Internal Complaint Cell (ICC) and Local Complaint Cell (LCC), which serve as vital platforms for addressing sexual harassment cases both within institutions and at the local level. She also highlighted the "Vishaka Guidelines" that were stipulated by the Supreme Court of India, in Vishaka and others v State of Rajasthan case in 1997, regarding sexual harassment at workplace, a landmark case which helped with giving rise to the POSH Act, 2013. She also threw light on welcome and unwelcome behaviour at the workplace.

The event concluded with a call for increased awareness and collective efforts to create a safer working environment for women. The session was attended by all the faculty members including Dr. Snobar, Prof. Sandeep Kumari, Prof. Brahm Dutt, Ashok Kumar (PTI), Dr. Shivali Panjgotra, Dr. Neeraj, Priya Sharma and Anjali.

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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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