AWANTIPORA: The Vice Chancellor, Islamic University of Science and Technology (IUST, Prof. Shakil Ahmad Romshoo, led a felicitation ceremony to celebrate students who excelled at the All-India Inter-University Winter Sports 2025. The event showcased the university’s pride in its student-athletes' outstanding national-level performances.

The ceremony was attended by Registrar Prof. Abdul Wahid, Deans of various schools, the Controller of Examination, Assistant Directors of Sports, and other staff, underlining the university’s support for sports alongside academics. Dr. Hilal Ahmad Rather, Assistant Director of Physical Education & Sports, opened the event with an overview of the competition and applauded the dedication of students and coaches.

Prof. Romshoo praised the athletes for their hard work and highlighted the university’s commitment to world-class sports facilities and support. He also announced cash rewards for the players. The event concluded with the distribution of certificates and mementos to the winners, celebrating yet another milestone in the university’s legacy of nurturing talent and promoting sportsmanship.

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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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