KATHUA:  Government Degree College Ramkote organized its maiden Alumni Meet (Malati-1), for newly inducted Semester 1st students and maiden Investiture Ceremony (selection of college presidium/student council) today. The programme started with lighting of the ceremonial lamp by Chief Guest MLA Billawar Satish Sharma in presence of local prominent citizens, followed by Saraswati Vandana by students of Semester 3rd and 1st.

The welcome address was delivered by Minakshi Devi from semester 5th to welcome all participants of the event. Principal of the College Dr. Rakesh Kumar Koul presented a report on the academic, sports, infrastructure development and other activities of the college. He said that the college is aiming to have its own building to provide best infrastructural facilities to the students.

The tone was set with a scintillating cultural programme featuring Dogri folk dance by semester 5th girls, solo song by Karan Singh of semester 1st and bhajan singing performance by Tania Devi of semester 3rd. The Alumni, who attended the function were felicitated by the Chief Guest and the Principal. Anu Devi was selected as president of Alumni Association, while Lovely Thakur, alumni from the batch of 2022 expressed her feelings to be a part of this meet.

The college presidium was announced and Minakshi Devi from semester 5th was declared the President of student council. The torch was lit by the Chief Guest and handed over to the college president.  The whole presidium took a circled walk through the campus taking the responsibility of the role assigned.

Karan Singh and Bhawani Gupta from semester 1st were declared as the winners of the titles of Mr. and Ms. Fresher. They were selected on the basis of their introduction, personality, question and answers and performance of an activity. Kajal Devi from semester 3rd performed a Pahari dance folk dance followed by a Gidda performance by semester 3rd students.

 The Chief Guest appreciated the efforts of organizers and all participants for a joint venture of Alumni Meet, Diksharambh and Investiture Ceremony. He assured that the pending college building work shall be initiated soon for the overall growth and development of the institution. 

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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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