In loving memory of Dr. Priya Ranjan: A mentor who treated me like family

GANDERBAL: Central University of Kashmir (CUKashmir) celebrated the National Sports Day by hosting a series of activities, organized by the Department of Physical Education, School of Education here Friday. The festivities began with registrations for several sporting events and a collective National Sports Day pledge, as guests and participants pledged to uphold the spirit of sportsmanship and fitness. Vice-Chancellor, Prof. A Ravinder Nath and Dean Academic Affairs Prof. Shahid Rasool conveyed their best wishes to the organizers.

Inaugurating the event, Dean School of Education, Prof. Syed Zahoor Geelani, stressed the importance of lifelong fitness and healthy ageing. Prof. Geelani remarked on the university’s tradition of sporting excellence at All India Inter-University competitions, attributing continued successes to the dynamic leadership of Vice-Chancellor, Prof. A Ravinder Nath. Deputy Registrar Dr. Javid Wani, faculty members Dr. Mohammad Sayid Bhat, Dr. Firdous Ahmad Sofal, and Dr. Mohammad Muqarram were present.

A competitive volleyball tournament saw the students of the Department of Physical Education emerge triumphant over the students of the Department of Law. The Fit India Campaign inspired a robust turnout for the Push ups Open Fitness Challenge, where students namely Mr. Ali of MPEd Semester 3rd claimed first position and Mr. Raja (students of IBM) bagged second.

On the cricket field, CUKashmir overpowered Sainik School Manasbal by 40 runs, and additional cricket matches for students were held collaboratively by the Departments of Law and Physical Education under the Fit India initiative. The football encounter was fiercely contested, as students led 2-0 in the first half, but employees staged a late comeback, drawing level in regulation time and winning via penalties with a final score of 3-2; new football uniforms were unveiled by the Dean-SOE during the event.  A passionate tug of war event fostered camaraderie among students representing various disciplines.

Dr. Mohammad Muzamil Shah, Assistant Prof. Deptt of Physical Education, was the nodal officer for National Sports Day and coordinated cricket, tug of war, and fitness challenge activities, while Dr. Mohammad Muqarram was the coordinator for football and volleyball events.

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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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