KATRA: Prof Ranganath. M. Singari, Founding Head, Department ofDesign at Delhi Technological University delivered an online lecturerelated to various aspects of design. This session was organizedexclusively for the first batch of students of Bachelor of Design atShri Mata Vaishno Devi University (SMVDU), Katra, Jammu.SMVDU is the first university in the UT of Jammu andKashmir to offer a Bachelor of Design course.

The talk aimed tointroduce the key principles, methodologies, and trends in design,providing students with a solid foundation for understanding howdesign can shape industries and impact the world around us. Thesession provided students with invaluable insights into the world ofdesign and its significance in both academia and industry. Prof.Ranganath M. Singari introduced core design principles and inspiredstudents to think critically about how design shapes our world.

Thetalk was also attended by Ms. Monica Singh (DTU, New Delhi). Prof.Ankush Anand (Coordinator, Bachelor of Design), Ar. AbhineyGupta (Head School of Architecture), Dr. Mir Irfan Ul Haq (AssistantProfessor, SME) also attended the session and conveyed theirgratitude to Prof. Ranganath for his insightful talk.

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). ā€œHis article, ā€˜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.ā€.  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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