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JAMMU: The Director Colleges, J&K Higher Education Department, Dr. Sheikh Ajaz Bashir, today convened a meeting with the Principals of Government Degree Colleges of Jammu Division at GCW, Parade Ground, Jammu.

The meeting was held to address the issues faced by Government Degree Colleges in view of NEP implementation and the common admission mechanism of Jammu Division. Nodal Principal, Dr.S.P Sarswat welcomed Director Colleges and Principals of Jammu Division in the meeting. 

Dr. Bashir stated that there are lesser challenges in a system when things are done transparently. In this regard he suggested e-office implementation in colleges as well as establishment of a directorate website with emphasis on timely information sharing. 

He stressed on rationalization of staff to combat the problem of vacancies in certain colleges, introduction of student leave management and large scale Independence Day celebrations across colleges in a more structured manner. He favoured proper implementation of the Academic Calendar to prevent delay in examination as well as promotion of My Bharat Portal to better connect students with each other to foster national integration.

 In a similar vein, Dr. Sarswat suggested holding National Integration Camps in the state. The College Principals present in the meeting raised the problems and issues faced by their respective institutions in front of the Director some of which, especially regarding vacancies, were resolved on spot. Dr. Ravender Kumar Tickoo, Principal of the host college ended the meeting with a formal vote of thanks.

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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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