SRINAGAR: Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha has extended his heartiest congratulations to the Universities and Educational Institutions of Jammu Kashmir UT for their remarkable accomplishment in the recently released NIRF-2025 rankings.

In a post on X, the Lieutenant Governor said:

 “University of Kashmir has secured the 34th position and University of Jammu 51st position in the #NIRF2025 Rankings under the Universities category in the country. In Agriculture & Allied Sectors, SKUAST-K has achieved the 7th rank and SKUAST-J the 23rd position.

University of Kashmir has secured 8th rank and University of Jammu has secured 21st rank under State Public Universities category. This is a commendable achievement and a testament to transformative efforts to create world-class teaching and research institutions.

IIT Jammu, NIT Srinagar and IIM Jammu have figured among the top 100 institutes in Engineering and Management categories respectively, while SMVDU has earned a place in the top 25 for Architecture. I congratulate all universities and institutes for this remarkable accomplishment”.

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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