DODA: In a significant step towards enhancing the quality of higher education and promoting institutional cooperation, the Government Degree College Kastigarh and Government Degree College Doda signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at fostering academic collaboration, innovation and holistic development of students.

The MoU reflects the shared commitment of both institutions to create a dynamic academic environment through mutual cooperation, exchange of educational resources and collaborative initiatives. The agreement will facilitate a wide range of academic and co-curricular activities designed to benefit students, faculty members and the overall educational ecosystem of the region.

Under the agreement, both colleges will jointly organize seminars, workshops, conferences, guest lectures, faculty exchange programmes, educational tours, field visits, internships, mentoring sessions and extension activities. The collaboration will also focus on skill development, research-oriented learning, digital education, career counselling and promotion of innovative teaching methodologies to equip students with modern academic and professional competencies.

The MoU is expected to provide students with broader exposure to interdisciplinary learning opportunities and enhance their participation in academic research, cultural activities and community outreach programmes. It will further encourage knowledge-sharing among faculty members and strengthen institutional capacities through the exchange of expertise and infrastructure support.

The Principals of both the colleges emphasized that the partnership marks a progressive milestone in the field of higher education and will open new avenues for academic excellence, student empowerment and collaborative growth. They expressed hope that the initiative would help in nurturing a vibrant learning culture and preparing students to meet future educational and professional challenges effectively.

The agreement was formally signed by Principal GDC Doda Dr. Javid Iqbal and Principal GDC Kastigarh Prof. Koshal Kumar Mangotra. Faculty members present during the ceremony included Dr. Sandeep Kotwal, Dr. Wahid Balwan, Dr. Sumit Kotwal and Prof. Anoj Kumar, among others.

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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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