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DODA: Government Dy-SP Aman Thakur Memorial Degree College Kastigarh celebrated the National Education Day which coincides with the birth anniversary of Maulana Abul Kalam Azad with great enthusiasm. The annual observance honors Azad's contribution as an educationist, freedom fighter, and the first Minister of Education in independent India. The event highlighted the importance of education in shaping the nation's future.

Under the guidance of the College Principal Prof. Koshal Kumar Mangotra, the students and staff actively participated in a series of activities to mark the occasion. The program featured speeches, discussions, and interactive sessions aimed at emphasizing the transformative power of education and the values advocated by Maulana Azad.

Prof. Mangotra encouraged the students to embrace the values of knowledge, tolerance, and unity that Azad championed throughout his life. Dr. Anupam Lata conducted the event, underscoring Azad's pivotal role in laying the foundation for an inclusive education system in India. The session also focused on his vision for universal education and the establishment of premier institutions like the IITs, which continue to contribute significantly to India's development. Dr. Lata inspired students to pursue excellence in education and contribute positively to society.

The National Education Day celebration at GDC Kastigarh served as a reminder of the enduring impact of Maulana Azad's legacy in the field of education. The event concluded with a renewed commitment from both students and staff to uphold the values of educational empowerment and social progress envisioned by Azad, emphasizing the importance of inclusive and equitable education for all.

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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