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

JAMMU: Aryans Group of Colleges, Rajpura, near Chandigarh, is all set to host the MRSPTU Inter-Zonal Youth Festival on 17th & 18th November under the aegis of Maharaja Ranjit Singh Punjab Technical University (MRSPTU), Bathinda. The two-day mega youth celebration will bring together hundreds of students showcasing their talent across cultural, literary, musical, theatre, and fine arts events.

Chairman Dr. Anshu Kataria stated that Aryans is honoured to host this prestigious festival and is committed to providing the best arrangements to ensure a memorable experience for all students and faculty members. Thousands of students from over 25 colleges affiliated to MRSPTU will participate in this vibrant youth gathering. The festival aims to encourage youth creativity, promote cultural diversity, and provide a platform for young talent to compete at the inter-zonal level.

Participating Institutions Include:

Abhishek College, Abohar; Aryabhatta Group of Institutes, Barnala; Aryans College of Pharmacy, Rajpura; Aryans Pharmacy College, Rajpura; Ashoka College of Health Sciences & Technology; Asra College of Engineering & Technology, Bhawanigarh; Baba Farid College of Engineering & Technology, Bathinda; Bhai Gurdas College of Pharmacy, Sangrur; Bhai Ghanaiya Ekta College of Nursing, Moga; Bharat Group of Colleges, Mansa; Dashmesh College of Pharmacy, Faridkot; Desh Bhagat Foundation Group of Institutions, Moga; Government Polytechnic College, Patiala; Guru Gobind Singh College of Management & Technology, Giddarbaha; Guru Ram Dass College of Pharmacy, Malout; Guru Nanak Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Khamano; KCT College of Engineering & Technology, Fatehgarh Sahib; Lala Lajpat Rai College of Pharmacy, Moga; Lala Lajpat Rai Institute of Engineering & Technology, Moga; MRSPTU Main Campus, Bathinda; Punjab Institute of Technology, Moga; Punjab Institute of Technology, Rajpura; Punjab State Aeronautical Engineering College, Patiala; SD College of Pharmacy, Barnala; Swami Vivekanand College of Management & Technology, Banur; and Universal College, Patran.

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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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