SRINAGAR: The Department of Urdu, Government Degree College Ganderbal, successfully organized a PRC-cum-Special Lecture under the ambit of the FYUGP course envisioned in the National Education Policy (NEP 2020).

The programme witnessed active participation from faculty members, students, and research scholars. During the session, three research students presented their research synopses before the PRC committee. The external expert and faculty members thoroughly reviewed the presentations and suggested necessary changes and improvements in their synopses to enhance the quality and academic standard of their research work.

Speaking on the occasion, Principal of GDC Ganderbal, Prof. Fouzia Fatima, appreciated the Department of Urdu for its academic initiatives and remarked that the college presently has only two departments offering research facilities — Zoology and Urdu. She described this achievement as a landmark development for the institution and congratulated the Department of Urdu for its continuous academic progress.

Head, Department of Urdu, Dr. Jamsheeda Akhter, appreciated the collective efforts and dedication of all the faculty members of the department, particularly Prof. Nusrat Nabi and Dr. Junaid, for successfully organizing the event.

The invited external expert, Dr. Mushtaq Hussain (Hyder), Associate Professor, Kashmir University, delivered a detailed special lecture on ā€œResearch Ethics and Methodology.ā€ He guided students on various dimensions of research writing, ethical practices, citation methods, and research techniques. The students benefited immensely from the interactive session and gained valuable academic insights.

Dr. Jamsheeda Akhter efficiently coordinated the programme, introduced the objectives and significance of the PRC before the audience, and also moderated the session in a commendable manner.

The programme concluded with a formal vote of thanks delivered by Prof. Nusrat Nabi, who expressed gratitude to the Principal, the external expert, faculty members, and students for their active participation and cooperation.

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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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