JAMMU: In a significant step towards organizing the "Display Your Talent" competition at the zonal level, the first meeting was convened today involving Rectors of offsite campuses and nodal principals from various zones. The meeting, chaired by the Dean Students Welfare, University of Jammu, marked the first step in the planning and execution of this event.

During the meeting, comprehensive deliberations were held concerning the organization of competition in approximately 26 categories. Representatives from participating offsite campuses and colleges were provided with detailed information about the colleges falling under their respective zones. Additionally, they were briefed on the essential requirements for successfully hosting the "Display Your Talent" competition in their Zones.

Changing the format of Display Your talent has been envisioned by Prof. Umesh Rai, Vice Chancellor, University of Jammu with the aim to encourage a larger participation of students from far-off places in cultural and literary activities and also to provide them a platform to represent the art and culture of their respective regions. The Department of Students Welfare, with the support of Offsite Campuses and Nodal Colleges, is going to organize Zone Wise Display Your Talent from this session. Five Zones in Jammu Province as per geographical location, have been identified for conducting the same. This new initiative is expected to bring a cultural renaissance in Jammu Province.

Among others present included Prof. Monika Chadha, Chairperson CCC, Prof. Sarika Manhas Co-chairperson CCC, Prof. Arvind Jasrotia, Rector Kathua Campus, Dr. S P Saraswat, Principal, PPS GCW Gandhi Nagar and Nodal Principal Jammu, Dr. Sanjay Verma, Principal GDC Udhampur, Dr. K K. Sharma, Principal, GPGC Rajouri, Dr. Seema Malpotra, GCW Parade, Dr. Kamini Dutta, Udhampur Campus, Dr. A. R. Manhas, Dy. Chief Proctor JU, Ms. Mansi Mantoo, Media Officer DSW and Mr. Sumeet Sharma, Drama Instructor SW.

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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.

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