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

BHADERWAH: The School of Management Studies (SOMS), Bhaderwah Campus, University of Jammu, organized a “Best Business Idea Boot Camp” in collaboration with Mudralaya FinTech Private Limited for students of BBA, B.Com. and MBA.

The boot camp provided a dynamic platform for students to showcase their creativity, entrepreneurial potential and business acumen before a panel of industry experts. A total of 10 innovative business ideas were presented, focusing on market opportunities, customer needs, value propositions and commercial viability.

Speaking on the occasion, Prof. Rahul Gupta, Rector, Bhaderwah Campus, congratulated SOMS for organizing the initiative and appreciated the efforts to provide students with practical exposure and industry interaction. He encouraged students to actively participate in such programmes to enhance their skills and entrepreneurial capabilities. He also appreciated the team from Mudralaya FinTech Private Limited for providing this valuable platform and emphasized the importance of strengthening industry-academia linkages.

The programme commenced with a welcome address by Dr. Umesh Choudhary, Incharge Head, School of Management Studies, who expressed gratitude to the Mudralaya FinTech team for their valuable support. He highlighted the significance of such interactions in helping students understand market realities and develop confidence as future entrepreneurs and business leaders.

The participating students included Harsh Choudhary, Brighu Nandan Bhan, Arshpreet Kaur, Lakshmi, Anmol, Monik Thakur, Aquib, Mohammad Muneeb, Prakriti Dutt, Shubra Abbas, Tosia, Priyansh Sharma and Afaan Wani. The students received valuable feedback from the industry experts on entrepreneurship, business development, marketing and financial feasibility.

Dr. Rohit Bhagat, Dr. Mohammed Avais, Amit, Dr. Umar Sadeeq, Mehmood Ahmed, Shabir Hussain, Surbhi Langeh and Asma Jamil also participated in the programme and contributed to its successful conduct.

The vote of thanks was delivered by Dr. Alyas Ahmed. The programme concluded on a positive note, reaffirming SOMS Bhaderwah Campus’s commitment to promoting innovation, entrepreneurship, experiential learning and industry-oriented education.

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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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