KATHUA: To commemorate 150th Birth Anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel and celebrate Rashtriya Ekta Diwas , the NSS unit of Government Degree College Ramkote in collaboration with Cultural Committee of the College organized a Unity March/Pad Yatra, here today.

The initiative, undertaken under the overall guidance of Dr Rakesh Kumar Koul, Principal of the College, was a part of nationwide campaign titled Sardar@150. The campaign was aimed to engage youth in nation building and advance the vision of Viksit Bharat@ 2047.

 Students of BA Semester 1st, 3rd and 5th participated in the march raising slogans of National Unity and pride. The students expressed their dedication to uphold the values associated with the legacy of ā€œThe Iron Man of Indiaā€ and the message of importance collective responsibility and national cohesion. After the unity march, a documentary titled ā€œSardar Patel: The Iron Man of Indiaā€ was screened for the staff and students. The documentary shed light on the life and contributions of Sardar Patel in integrating over 560 Princely States into a unified India after independence.

Students also came to know about his instrumental role in establishing the modern All India Services, strengthening the administrative framework of the country. Nearly 60 NSS volunteers enthusiastically participated in the screening of the documentary.

The programme was organized and coordinated by Prof. Pankaj Nandan, IQAC Convenor, Prof Suresh Chander, Convenor Cultural Committee and Prof. Anu Sharma, NSS PO. Faculty included Prof. Vasundra Raje,  Sheraj Ahmed Sofi,  Sheraj Ahmed Hajam,  Sheikh Aabid Azad, Mr Sushil Singh,  Krishan Singh and Ankush Kundral.

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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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