AWANTIPORA: As part of academic outreach initiative, students from Government Degree College (GDC), Anantnag, visited the Department of Journalism and Mass Communication (DJMC), Islamic University of Science and Technology (IUST), on Monday.

During the visit, the students were given a comprehensive tour of the department’s I-Mac equipped Media Lab, Community Radio Station (CRS), Multimedia Studio, Smart Classroom and departmental library. The programme aimed at bridging the gap between academic learning and practical exposure.

Welcoming the students, Head of the Department, Dr. Rabia Noor, briefed them about the academic programs, highlighting its focus on hands-on training and industry-oriented learning. She informed them that the curriculum has been framed in alignment with the National Education Policy, 2020.

The programme aimed to bridge the gap between academic learning and practical exposure, offering students meaningful insight into media education and its diverse career pathways. Students were introduced to practical aspects of media education through hands-on sessions in radio production, video recording, editing, and basic camera operations.

Interactive activities in the Smart Classroom focused on communication and news framing skills, while exposure to academic resources highlighted research opportunities in the field. The visit also included a glimpse of campus infrastructure, including the university’s athletic facilities.  The students also participated in a short recording session.

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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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