GANDERBAL: In connection with the ongoing celebration of Vande Mataram Week, Central University of Kashmir (CUKashmir) Vice-Chancellor, Prof. A. Ravinder Nath inaugurated an exhibition featuring a Poster Competition, Sketch Competition, and On-Spot Painting Competition at Tulmulla campus here on Tuesday.

Vice-Chancellor, Tribal University Telangana, Vice-Chancellor, Doon University, Uttarakhand and Vice-Chancellor Mandiya University, Karnataka and several visiting professors from different Universities witnessed the event. Dean Academic Affairs, Deans of Schools, Registrar, Heads and Coordinators of Departments, Dean DSW, faculty members, Special Phase Campaign Nodal Officer, Youth Welfare Officers, senior functionaries of the university, administrative staff, scholars and students were present during the event organised to mark the 150th year of the National Song and paying tributes to the sacrifices of freedom fighters. 

Addressing the participants, Prof. A Ravinder Nath described Kashmir as a seat of learning and knowledge. He urged students to evolve from knowledge seekers into knowledge creators, emphasizing the transformative role of education in shaping the society and overall development of the nation. Highlighting India’s demographic dividend, he said the youth hold immense potential in nation-building and can significantly contribute towards realizing the vision of Viksit Bharat @2047 as envisioned by the Hon’ble Prime Minister, Narendra Modi ji.

He appreciated the Government of India for organizing Vande Mataram Week, stating that such initiatives play a crucial role in instilling patriotism and a sense of nationalism among the youth. He called upon students to actively participate in all the activities being organized under the aegis of the Dean Students Welfare (DSW) to nurture creativity and civic consciousness. On the occasion, a documentary on the National Song Vande Mataram was screened, followed by a mass singing of the song.

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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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