SRINAGAR: In a bid to bring tourists back to valley after Pehalgam incident, Jk students of Aryans Group of Colleges, Chandigarh organized 6th Shikara Race at Ghat number 18, Dal Lake, Srinagar.

On the occasion, Ms Sakina Itoo,  Minister for Health & Medical Education School Education Higher Education and Social Welfare was the Chief Guest and Dr. Anshu Kataria, Chairman,  Aryans Group presided over. Minister flagged off the race and around 50 shikara participated in the race on the theme "Aryans Welcomes You In Kashmir".

The Minister appreciated the students and management of Aryans Group of Colleges. He said, "I have already seen the positive role of Aryans Group when, after the Pehalgam incident, Kashmiri students studying outside the valley were disturbed due to various incidents. Aryans not only opened its hostel doors to affected students but also took an active step to conduct special semester exams for JK students, working alongside me."

Dr. Kataria extended his gratitude to the Minister for participating in the race and inspiring students. He appreciated Kashmir's beauty, stating that it is and will always be a heaven on earth, unaffected by negative incidents like the Pehalgam incident. Dr. Kataria also commended the Aryans JK students, who, despite studying outside the state, consistently think about the Valley's well-being. He praised their efforts in successfully organizing the 6th Shikara Race.

On the occasion Dr Parveen Kataria, Director General; Dr Garima Thakur, Deputy Director; Ms Manpreet Mann, Dean, Scholarship; Er Mudasir Ahmed, Er. Rayees, Er. Jahangir Rashid, Er Shahid Lone, Er Umar Nazir, Mr Danish, Mr Saquib etc were present.

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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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