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

GANDERBAL: The Directorate of Students Welfare (DSW) in association with the National Service Scheme (NSS) Unit and Health Centre, Central University of Kashmir (CUK) organised a social service and health camp for the devotees attending the Mela Kheer Bhawani here on Tuesday.

Scores of devotees including men, women and children, who had come from different corners of the Valley and other parts of the country, visited the camp and consumed the refreshments served by the volunteers, faculty members, DSW and NSS staff and other officials of the varsity. The devotees expressed gratitude to the CUK staffers for serving the refreshments during the day-long Mela.

Vice-Chancellor, Prof. A Ravinder Nath, said the camp aimed to provide essential support and assistance to the devotees participating in the Yatra, ensuring a smooth pilgrimage experience. He hailed the volunteers and other staff members of the university for participating in the camp and providing refreshments to the devotees. He said the university has been conducting such camps regularly and offering its services during the annual Mela since its establishment in the Ganderbal district.

Registrar, Prof. M Afzal Zargar also complimented the staff and volunteers for providing refreshment to the devotees. Dean DSW, Prof. Irfan Aalam, said that such initiatives instil a deep sense of civic duty and cultural empathy among the students. 

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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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