• Central University of Jammu marked International Women’s Day on March 7, 2025, with a vibrant Fitness Rally, highlighting the global women’s rights movement while celebrating women’s cultural, political, and socio-economic achievements. Organized by the Directorate of Physical Education, the event saw enthusiastic participation from faculty, staff, students, and researchers, aligning with PM Narendra Modi’s call for fitness and a healthy nation. Vice Chancellor Prof. Sanjeev Jain flagged off the rally, emphasizing CU Jammu’s commitment to gender parity and women-led development. Participants reflected on the significance of Women’s Day, advocating for continued progress and equity.

JAMMU: Women’s day which is celebrated globally to educate society on the remarkable women’s rights movement while celebrating the cultural, political, and socio-economical achievements of women and girls was observed in the university campus of Central University of Jammu by organising a Fitness Rally on 7 March, 2025.

Organised under the aegis of Directorate of Physical Education, the rally witnessed overwhelming participation of women faculty, staff, students and researchers to observe the clarion call of Hon’ble Prime Minister Sh. Narendra Modi ji  to fight obesity and to have balanced physical activity, fitness regime to build a healthy nation.

The Vice Chancellor, Prof. Sanjeev Jain flagged off the rally in the presence of Registrar, Prof. Yashwant Singh, Deans of various schools and heads. Speaking on the occasion, Prof. Vandana Sharma, Director, underscored how CU Jammu campus exemplifies gender parity and women -led development under the visionary leadership of Prof. Jain.

The Vice Chancellor congratulated the participants of the fitness rally and said that as a staunch votary of accelerating gender parity he ensures gender equality and gender equity. The enthusiastic participants of the fitness rally deliberated over the history of women's day and discussed how women’s role in nation building has been exemplary.  This day marked a call to action for highlighting the ongoing efforts for continued advocacy and action worldwide.

Registrar, Prof. Yashwant Singh, the Assistant Director, Dr. Sudhakar, Dr. Kiran and team from Sports Authority of India , Mr. Touseef Ahmed and Mr. Parteek Kumar also participated in the event.

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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.

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