JAMMU: Divisional Commissioner Ramesh Kumar today chaired a meeting to discuss measures for preventing birds related hazards at the Jammu Airport. The meeting was attended by Commissioner JMC; AOC Air force Station Jammu; Vice Chairman JDA; ADDC Jammu; CEO Cantonment Board Jammu and representatives of AAI.

The meeting discussed the issue of Birds hazard originating from surrounding areas of the Jammu Airport. It was informed that the accumulation of garbage and dumping of waste attract the birds that fly over the periphery of the Airport. The Divisional Commissioner directed the JMC, JDA and CEO Cantonment Board Jammu for implementing a robust garbage disposal mechanism in the areas surrounding the Jammu Airport. He further asked them for issuing prohibitory orders and awareness drives for prevention of garbage dumping that attracts birds.

The Divisional Commissioner also constituted a Committee under ADDC Jammu Sher Singh with members from JDA, JMC, Cantonment Board Jammu, AAI Jammu and Air Force Station Jammu to conduct the field visit and submit a report within a week, suggesting effective measures to prevent the Birds related hazards at the Jammu Airport.

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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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