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

KATRA: The MoU was signed by Shri Pankaj Kumar Verma, Circle Head Jammu, Punjab National Bank, and Shri Ajay Kumar Sharma, Registrar, SMVDU, in the presence of the Hon’ble Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Pragati Kumar. The occasion was also graced by Prof. Balbir Singh, Dean Academic Affairs; Prof. Amit Kant Pandit, Chairperson, Admission Cell; Mr. Vivek Verma, D. Registrar (Legal); and Mr. Rahul Gupta, Assistant Registrar , from SMVDU, along with Shri Abhishek Mahajan, Branch Head, Katra, and Shri Rohit Sharma, Chief Manager, Punjab National Bank.

Under the agreement, PNB will extend preferential educational loan facilities to present and upcoming students admitted to the university every year. SMVDU will also display the bank’s details on its official website and publicize the arrangement in its upcoming prospectus.

Speaking on the occasion, the Hon’ble Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Pragati Kumar, said that SMVDU is committed to ensuring quality education in the region and making every possible effort to support students in their pursuit of academic and professional excellence.Registrar, Shri Ajay Kumar Sharma stated that the university looks forward to further cooperation with Punjab National Bank in areas such as human resource training and other mutually beneficial initiatives.

The association is expected to benefit students by improving access to educational finance, while also strengthening the long-term relationship between SMVDU and Punjab National Bank.

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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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