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

JAMMU: To celebrate the creative talent of the employees of the University, the Department of Students Welfare, University of Jammu organized a unique cultural festival “ABHIVYAKTI – 2025” in a competitive mode in which employees of the University of Jammu presented their talents. University’s teaching faculty, officers, employees, students, scholars and members of civil society were amongst the audience who thoroughly enjoyed the programme.

The events featured in Abhivyakti included Antakshri, Singing (Solo), On Spot Painting, On Spot Photography & Poetry Recitation (Self Composed). The winners of the events would be felicitated on 26th of January by Prof. Umesh Rai, esteemed Vice Chancellor, University of Jammu. Those who participated in events included Dr. Neeraj Sharma, Prof. Arvind Jasrotia, Prof. Vishav Raksha, Dr. Vijay Saigal, Prof. Komal Nagar, Dr. Hema Gandotra, Dr. Chinmoyee Maharana, Dr. Meghna Dhar, Dr. Hina Saxena, Dr. A. R. Manhas, Dr. Sumita Sharma, Nipun Kohli, Prince Pratap Singh, Pushpinder Singh, Neelam Bhagat, Dr. Saranjeet Kaur, Ms. Supriya Sharma, Gulshan Kumar, Madan Magotra, Dr. Purshottam Kumar, Dr. Vikram Sahi, Dr. Bhagwati Devi, Swarndeep, Dr. Monica Narang, Sunita Bhan, Dr. Neeta, Komal Bakshi, Dr. Padam Dev Singh, Dr. Neelam Chowdhary, Dr. Pritam Singh, Dr. S. R. Dubey,Tushar Bhardwaj, Dr. Deepak Anand, Partap Singh, Tarsem Singh, Mr. Tinku, Mr. Pankaj, Jatinder Kaur, Rimpy Bala, Sugandha Sharma, Anu Sharma, Dr. Shallu Sharma, Kundan Singh, Akanksha Sharma, Tanv Sharma, Sushma Devi, Alka Gupta, Dr. Pallavi, Dr. Abhinandan Khajuria, Lalit Sharma, Vijay Kumar, Dr. Apoorva Jamwal, Suresh Kumar& Vijay Bhat.

The esteemed adjudicators of the events included (Poetry) Prof. lalit Magotra & Ms. Vijaya Thakur. (Singing) Dharmesh Nargotra and Sonali Dogra. (Painting) Sh. K.K. Gandhi & Sh. Mahesh Sharma (Photography) Sh. Yogesh Manhas and Sh. Rakesh Bakshi. The event of Antakshri was brilliantly conducted by Dr. Kuldeep Raina. Dr. Harleen Kaur and Dr. Ankit Mahajan were the event incharges. Music was rendered by Ritesh Kharyal & Sunny Tupno.

The events of DSW are conceived, planned and organised by the team consisting of Prof. Prakash Antahal (Dean Students Welfare), Prof. Monika Chadha (Chairperson, Campus Cultural Committee), Prof. Sarika Manhas (Co-Chairperson, Campus Cultural Committee), Dr. Pritam Singh (Associate Dean SW), Dr. Shallu Sharma & Dr. A.R. Manhas (Deputy Chief Proctors), Dr. Harleen Kaur & Dr. Ripudaman Parihar (Assistant Dean, SW), members of Campus Cultural Committee, Ms Mansi Mantoo (Media Officer), Sumeet Sharma (Drama Instructor) and Ifra Kak (Cultural Officer). Hall management was looked after by Sunny Singh, Sheetal Singh, Pawan Kotwal, Himanshu Tickoo. The sound was looked after by Kulbhushan Thakur & Arif Paul.

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
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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