KATRA: The School of Electronics and Communication Engineering (SoECE), in collaboration with TARANG, successfully organised Le Quark – The Project Exhibition at Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University (SMVDU).

The event served as an engaging platform for students to display their creativity, technical understanding, and practical engineering skills through a wide range of innovative projects.A total of 13 teams from different years participated, presenting diverse and impressive ideas.

Some notable showcases included a PCB-based Drone, Robotic Arm, Antenna models, Scrolling Text Displays, and several other electronics and embedded-system projects that reflected strong hands-on capability and conceptual clarity.The exhibition was evaluated by a distinguished panel of judges: Dr. Purnima Hazra, Dr. Neeraj Tripathi, Dr. Prabhu Omer, Dr. Vikram Singh and Dr. Akasdeep.

Their valuable insights and constructive feedback helped guide students toward further improving their work and exploring deeper technical domains.Participants were appreciated for their effort, creativity, and innovation. The event fostered a spirit of curiosity-driven learning and encouraged students to take active interest in project-based exploration.

The exhibition concluded with gratitude to the faculty coordinators, student volunteers, and all participating teams for making the event a success. SoECE and TARANG look forward to organising more such events in the future to continue nurturing a strong culture of innovation and practical engineering at SMVDU.

Your voice can reach the world: At JK Monitor, we firmly believe that every well-researched idea has the power to inspire change beyond geographical boundaries. We are delighted to share an encouraging message from one of our esteemed contributors, Dr. Rakesh Verma (J&K Forest Services). “His article, ‘When Trees Become Rights-Bearing Citizens: A Lesson from Canada for India’s Ecological Future,’ published on JK Monitor, received appreciation from La Compagnie des Papillons Bleus, the French non-profit organisation that founded and promotes the Universal Declaration of Tree Rights.”.  Read the message here
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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