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SRINAGAR: National Institute of Technology (NIT) Srinagar observed annually on August 14th in India, is a day dedicated to remembering the tragic events and suffering caused by the Partition of India in 1947. The Partition led to the division of British India into two independent dominions, India and Pakistan, resulting in one of the largest mass migrations in human history.

The Cultural Club Gymkhana, in collaboration with the NCC Girls Unit of NIT Srinagar, organized a powerful event on Partition Remembrance Day.

The program commenced at 4:30 PM on August 14, 2024, with the inauguration of the exhibition by Registrar Prof. Atikur Rahman along with Dean P&D Dr. Yashwant Mehta, Prof. Semin Rubab, Dr. Dinesh Kumar Rajendran, and Lt. Dr. Nitika Kundan and around 100 students participated in this impactful event.

Registrar Atikur Rahman shared his personal insights and experiences from his family's history during the Partition. Similarly, the Dean of Planning and Development provided valuable knowledge and perspectives to the students. The program culminated with the NCC cadets leading the audience in the singing of the National Anthem.

The whole event was coordinated by Dr Dinesh k Rajendran Faculty incharge Student Gymkhana and Lt.Dr. Nitika Kundan, ANO, NCC Girls Wing. The day was established to honor the memory of those who lost their lives, were displaced, or suffered in the aftermath of the Partition. It serves as a reminder of the pain and trauma experienced by countless families during that period.

The day also emphasizes the importance of fostering peace, unity, and understanding among communities to prevent such tragedies from happening again.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced the observance of Partition Horrors Remembrance Day on August 14, 2021, as a way to acknowledge the pain and suffering endured during the Partition and to ensure that the lessons from this dark chapter in history are not forgotten.

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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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