JAMMU: The four-day long cultural festival “UDAAN 2025” Virasat aur Vikas Ki reflecting the vivid and rich cultural diversity of the nation concluded today at Central University of Jammu.The four day long “UDAAN 2025” Fest was inaugurated by Hon’ble Vice Chancellor Prof. Sanjeev Jain. He urged the students to get in touch with their cultural roots and appreciate the diversity that lies in it. He also highlighted the need of preserving the same for the next generation.

The ceremony was graced by the esteemed presence of Ms. Yasha Mudgal, IAS, Commissioner Secretary to the Government, Tourism Department, as the chief guest. During her address, Ms. Mudgal appreciated the university’s efforts in promoting cultural activities among students and emphasized the importance of events like UDAAN in encouraging participation, creativity, and collaboration. 

Dr. Ritu Bakshi, Dean Students’ Welfare, expressed her joy for the successful conclusion of the event, saying, “UDAAN 2025 was filled with energy, enthusiasm, and a spirit of togetherness. UDAAN 2025 Fest provided students an opportunity to showcase their talent by participating in different clubs. featured various competitions in vibrant fields like dance, music, quiz, debate, creative writing, poster making, painting, terracotta, mehendi, paper craft, handicraft, photography, short film making and the University was looking like a mini Bharat with the colourful dresses representing various dance forms, songs, paridhan etc.

The Valedictory session was further followed by prize distribution session wherein the students bagging the first, second and third winning positions were rewarded accordingly for their best performances under different clubs. Cash prizes were also given to the winners.

She conveyed her best wishes and thanked the team, convenors and co-convenors for their valuable contribution in making this fest a grand success. She also conveyed her thanks to the students and participants for their overwhelming response and presence who left no stone unturned to make ‘UDAAN 2025’ a grand event. The special thanks was extended to Prof. Sanjeev Jain, Hon’ble Vice Chancellor for extending all the support, guidance and resources for such events.

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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.

— Team JK Monitor

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