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

JAMMU: School of Hospitality and Tourism Management (SHTM), University of Jammu launched the first edition of its annual newsletter – TRAVANAMA.  Prof. Umesh Rai, Hon’ble Vice Chancellor, University of Jammu released the newsletter at a special ceremony held in his office. 

Prof Umesh Rai lauded the efforts put in by the faculty and students of the SHTM in creating a comprehensive and informative newsletter that highlights the significant achievements, novel initiatives, and various academic activities conducted by the department. He further encouraged the team to explore various entrepreneurial and industry oriented initiatives which benefit the students as tourism sector has immense national and regional opportunities.

Prof Alka Sharma, Dean, Faculty of Business Studies shared that SHTM through its student centric activities and practices has been able to make significant impact. She further emphasized that with the introduction of travel and tourism courses at the Under Graduate Level, which has already been approved by the Academic Council and Syndicate of University, students will be able to leverage the opportunities in the sector.

Prof. Anil Gupta, Director, SHTM, while expressing gratitude to the Hon’ble Vice-Chancellor and University administration said that SHTM is committed to strengthen industry – academia linkages, upgrade curriculum as per industry expectations and also focus on experiential learning in the spirit of NEP-2020.

The event was attended by Prof Shyam Narayan Lal, Prof Garima Gupta, Dr. Neeraj Sharma, Dr Suvidha Khanna. In addition, faculty members including Dr. Nikita Dogra, Dr. Priyanka Sharma, Dr. Honeyka Mahajan, Tapas Tandon, Taniya Sharma and staff including Charu Magotra, Pawan Sharma and Sachin Thapa were also present.

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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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