CHANDIGARH: Across Multiple Districts Punjab Unaided Colleges Association (PUCA) will fully support the initiative of Punjab Governor Sh. Gulab Chand Kataria for the Anti-Drug Padyatra to be held in Tarn Taran, Ferozepur, Fazilka, and Abohar from 9th to 12th February.

In this regard, an online meeting was held in which Dr. Anshu Kataria, President, PUCA and Chairman, Aryans Group of Colleges, fully assured the Governor that all educational institutions in these regions would actively support this initiative.

Dr. Kataria further informed that Anirudh Gupta (DCM School), Devinder Pal Singh Rimpi (Desh Bhagat College, Moga), Heera Lal Sharma (Ferozepur Engineering College), Parveen Garg (ISF College, Moga), Rajesh Bhadwaj (SBS College, Patti), and Jagjit Singh (Punjab Collegeof Law, Taran Taran) will serve as coordinators for different regions during this awareness march.

He also mentioned that the Karan Gilhotra Foundation from Fazilka will extend its support to the campaign. The closing ceremony of the Padyatra will be organized by PUCA in Abohar, where Abhishek College, Jain College, Meera College, GGS College, and others, along with social worker Gagan Chugh, will support the event. PUCA will also honor the Hon’ble Governor of Punjab for this significant initiative.

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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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