AWANTIPORA: The Office of the Dean of Students, Islamic University of Science and Technology (IUST), conducted the Induction Programme for the students of the School of Health Sciences (SoHS) and the School of Architecture, Planning and Geomatics (SoAP&G) at the IUST’s Nund-Rishi Auditoriumon Thursday. 

The programme aimed to orient newly admitted students to the academic structure and life at IUST. Dean Academic Affairs, IUST, Prof. Sheikh Ajaz Bashir, formally welcomed the students and called on them to focus on academic excellence and value-based development. He stressed the importance of youth development for nation-building. 

Special Remarks were delivered by Prof. Shamim Ahmad Shah, Registrar, IUST,who emphasised that students from the main campus as well as satellite campuses are integral part of the university, sharing the same academic environment, and urged the students to remain conscious of their responsibility towards the institution and society. 

Earlier, in her introductory remarks,Dean of Students, IUST, Dr. Monisa Qadiri, emphasised that being part of IUST goes beyond academics, as students now belong to a larger community where shared values, mutual support and collective growth define the true spirit of university life. She called on them to build their capacity and leadership potential during this time.

The induction featured a series of informative sessions covering IUST’s student affairs, examination procedures, academic regulations, students’ portal and ERP system, registration of Academic Bank of Credits (ABC) ID, library affairs, sports and hostel facilities, Proctorial system, NSS and NCC activities. 

Various other sessions during the induction programme were conducted by Controller of Examinations, IUST, Dr. Peer Bilal, Incharge Rumi Library Dr. Sheikh Shueb, Assistant Director, Directorate of Physical Education and Sports, Dr. Mubashir Malik, ABC Coordinator Dr. Zubair Ahmad Shah, and alumnus and faculty member, Dr. Owais Yousuf. The departmental participation of the new batch is being coordinated by various coordinators and co-coordinators from different schools.An interaction was also held with the new batch of students.

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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.

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