KATRA: The Inter-House Sports Events organized by the Board for Sports Activities (BSA), Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University, concluded successfully with enthusiastic participation from students across the university. Five houses namely Agni, Vayu, Jal, Prithvi, and Aakash participated in the sporting extravaganza. A total of 11 different sports disciplines were conducted during the event, witnessing participation of more than 300 students. 

Agni house was adjudged the overall winner of the event. The tournament provided a vibrant platform for students to showcase their sporting talent, teamwork, discipline, and sportsmanship. The valedictory ceremony was conducted in the presence of   Prof. Sharda M. Potukuchi, Dean Faculty of Sciences,  Dr. Parvez Singh Slathia, Incharge Sports, Dr. Rajiv Kumar, President NSS, Dr. Sandeep Sharma, Asst. Prof. and Dr. Kamaldeep, Vice President, BSA. The dignitaries appreciated the efforts of the participants and encouraged students to actively engage in sports and extracurricular activities for their overall development.

The programme was conducted under the supervision of Mr. Balbir Singh, Sports Coach, along with the dedicated support of the sports staff, whose collective efforts ensured the smooth and successful conduct of the event. BSA expressed gratitude to the Hon'ble Vice Chancellor Prof. Pragati Kumar for providing the necessary facilities and support for conduct of the event.

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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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