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

RAMBAN: Government Degree College (GDC) Ramban on Monday organized a felicitation programme in its auditorium to honour  Amit Katoch, a BA 4th Semester student, for securing first position in the UT-Level Viksit Bharat Youth Parliament-2026.

Amit Katoch brought laurels to the institution by emerging as the top speaker among 100 participants representing different districts of the Union Territory. The competition was held on March 24 in the Assembly Hall of Jammu & Kashmir, where a distinguished jury comprising parliamentarians, judiciary officials, academicians and civil society members evaluated the participants.

The felicitation ceremony was organised under the patronage of Principal Prof. Romesh Kumar Atri, with the aim to motivate students to strive for excellence in both academic and co-curricular pursuits.

The programme witnessed participation from a large number of students and faculty members. Dr. Mukhtar Ahmed Mir coordinated the event, while faculty members including Prof. Satish Kumar, Prof. Raj Kumar Gupta, Prof. Sanjay Kumar Katal, Dr. Romesh Chander and Dr. Jawaid Sarver congratulated the winner and honoured him with a garland.

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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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