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

RAMBAN: Commissioner Secretary Education, Ram Niwas Sharma, today visited Government Degree College (GDC) Ramban to take stock of academic activities, infrastructure development and implementation of National Education Policy (NEP) 2020.

During the visit, Ram Niwas Sharma inspected classrooms, laboratories, library, IT facilities and sports infrastructure. He interacted with the students and faculty and enquired about the courses being offered, enrolment status, results and initiatives taken under skill development and career counselling.

Addressing the faculty and students, the Commissioner Secretary emphasized the Government’s commitment to strengthen the higher education infrastructure in far-flung and remote areas. He stressed on quality education, implementation of NEP-2020 in letter and spirit, promotion of research, innovation and entrepreneurship, making the colleges centres for moral guidance and character building.

He also directed the college administration to expedite the ongoing construction works, enhance the Gross Enrolment Ratio (GER), ensure optimum utilization of resources and conduct regular activities under Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan, sports and cultural activities.

The Commissioner Secretary planted a sapling in the college premises as part of the Green J&K Mission. He appreciated the efforts of the college for maintaining a clean and green campus. Later, the Principal of the college  Professor Romesh Kumar Atri assured that the directions of the Higher Education Department would be implemented in letter and spirit.

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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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