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

JAMMU:  The Jammu and Kashmir Board of School Education (JKBOSE) today organised the first leg of UT level National Role Play & Folk Song/Dance Competitions here at Government Boys' Higher Secondary School (GBHSS) Gandhinagar.

The event was held as part of the National Population Education Programme/ Adolescence Education Programme being implemented by NCERT, New Delhi to raise awareness among young school going adolescents regarding themes like growing up healthy, nutritious food and well-being, personal safety (physical, mental, emotional and sexual), safe use of internet, gadgets and media literacy, substance abuse and its causes and prevention. Equal opportunity for boys and girls, role of joint family in child's development, protection of environment (refuse, reduce, reuse and recycle), prevention of substance abuse, healthy relationships during adolescence.

Teams from all ten districts of Jammu Division participated in the event and presented entertaining, informative and thought-provoking artistic pieces that were received with appreciation and applause from the two-hundred fifty strong audience. The audience also interacted with the participants regarding the content and presentation of the role plays and Folk Song/Dance items.

The programme was inaugurated by Secretary, JKBOSE, Ghulam Hassan Sheikh in presence of Honorary Director. Dr. Sanjeev Goswami. The Director Academics, JKBOSE, who is the UT Project Director, NPEP delivered the keynote address. Bhupinder Singh Jamwal, Cultural Officer, JKAACL,  Mohd Shafi Wani, Sr. Lecturer and  Promila Manhas, Sr Lecturer were the judges to evaluate the performances of the teams in the event.

The judges, the audience and the escort teachers lauded the dynamic leadership of Secretary, JKBOSE Ghulam Hassan Sheikh in conducting awareness activities regarding adolescence related issues and need of  promoting  skills among adolescents. Earlier, Deputy Director, Academics Dr Yasir Hamid Sirwal presented welcome address. Ms. Sugandh, Academic Officer and Syed Kashif Hashmi, Academic Officer managed the proceedings of the event.  Chander Kumar, Academic Officer presented formal Vote of thanks.

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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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