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GANDERBAL: Departments of Commerce and Tourism Studies, Central University of Kashmir (CUKashmir), in collaboration with the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), organized an investment awareness programme “Investment Opportunities and Role of NSDL in India” at varsity’s, Green Campus here Friday.

The session was attended by the faculty and students of both the departments.  Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Sandeep Puri, Assistant Manager, NSDL discussed the role of NSDL and investment opportunities in India. He enlightened the audience about the scams and frauds that are frequently taking place with common people through various fraudulent agencies on social media platforms. He sensitized the participants not to fall prey to such scams and advised them to verify and examine all such calls, offers carefully and don’t land into such investment practices blindly.

Earlier, Dr Mehraj ud Din Shah, HoD Commerce, in his address highlighted the importance of investment for economic progress especially in the existing business environment. He said the Commerce Deptt is on the forefront to provide knowledge and information to its students and society that can help them contribute to their economic improvement and overall development of the country. He thanked the administration, particularly Vice-Chancellor, Prof. A Ravinder Nath for providing support to organize such events.

Highlighting the significance of such programmes, Dr. Ashiq Najar, Co-coordinator, Deptt of Tourism Studies, said such events are essential to minimize the chance of investment related scams that are consistently taking place. The lecture was followed by a question answer session.  Dr. Asif Jeelani Khan conducted the proceedings and Dr Rizwana Rafiq proposed the 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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