SRINAGAR: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today launched an online ticketing solution for garden entry across Jammu and Kashmir gardens from Badamwari here. Ministers Javed Ahmed Dar and Satish Sharma, Advisor to the Chief Minister Nasir Aslam Wani, MLA Zadibal Tanvir Sadiq, Commissioner Secretary Floriculture, Gardens & Parks Zubair Ahmed, along with senior officers of the Department and officials of Jammu & Kashmir Bank were present on the occasion.

This step marks a significant move towards promoting digital governance and enhancing visitor convenience. The Department of Floriculture, Gardens and Parks, Government of J&K, in collaboration with J&K Bank, has introduced an online ticketing solution for garden entry.

The digital platform has been developed as a joint initiative between the Floriculture Department and J&K Bank to make the process of purchasing garden entry tickets simple, transparent and accessible for visitors. The system enables tourists and visitors to book tickets online for various gardens, eliminating the need to stand in queues at ticket counters.

The newly introduced platform offers several user-friendly features aimed at improving the visitor experience. It provides online booking of tickets through the portal (https://floriculture.jk.gov.in), allowing visitors to plan their visits conveniently and securely. The system eliminates the inconvenience of standing in long queues at garden ticket counters, reduces dependency on cash transactions and physical contact, and facilitates better crowd management, thereby enhancing the overall visitor experience.

To ensure a seamless transaction experience, the platform supports multiple digital payment options including debit cards, credit cards, UPI and e-banking, enabling visitors to complete bookings through their preferred mode of payment. The introduction of this online ticketing system marks an important step towards modernising visitor services and leveraging digital technology to enhance transparency and efficiency in the management of garden entries.

The department acknowledged the support and collaboration of J&K Bank in developing the digital payment infrastructure and enabling a secure and reliable ticketing platform. With this initiative, the Floriculture Department aims to provide a convenient, modern and visitor-friendly experience to the lakhs of visitors and tourists who visit the iconic gardens of Jammu and Kashmir every year.

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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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