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SRINAGAR: In a significant achievement for technical education in Jammu and Kashmir, Kashmir Government Polytechnic College (KGP), Srinagar, has recorded a landmark success with 10 of its students being selected during a prestigious campus placement drive while still pursuing their studies.

The selected students are set to join the renowned Easa Saleh Al Gurg Group (ESAG) in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, marking a major milestone in the college’s efforts to bridge academic learning with global industry opportunities.

The campus recruitment drive was organised by the Training and Placement Cell of KGP Srinagar in collaboration with ESAG, providing fifth-semester students from multiple engineering branches an opportunity to secure positions with a leading UAE-based conglomerate having a legacy of over six decades across retail, real estate, technology and industrial sectors.

The recruitment process involved a rigorous selection procedure comprising company presentations, online registration, Computer-Based Tests (CBT) and interviews. Following the selection process, the candidates were offered positions as Assistant Supervisors in the Mechanical, Civil, Electrical and Electronics streams.

The selected students expressed their gratitude to Principal, Dr. Shafquat Ara, along with the Heads of Departments and In-charges, for their guidance, encouragement and continuous support throughout their academic journey at KGP Srinagar.

The successful placement of the students stands as a testimony to the college’s commitment to academic excellence, industry-oriented education and preparing students for high-impact global careers.

The achievement is expected to further strengthen the profile of Kashmir Government Polytechnic College, Srinagar, while inspiring future batches of students to pursue excellence and explore opportunities on the international stage.

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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