JAMMU: The officers and staff of the Directorate of Agriculture, Jammu, bid farewell to Madan Lal, Regional Level Subject Matter Specialist (JDA Extension Office, Jammu); Gopal Krishan, Head Draftsman (Directorate of Agriculture, Jammu); Manju Gupta, Field Assistant-III (Divisional Soil Survey Office, Jammu); Madan Lal, GCEO (ADLE, Jammu) and Jeet Singh, Driver (Agriculture Chemist, Jammu), who superannuated today after rendering more than three decades of dedicated service to the department.

A farewell function was organised at the Conference Hall, Directorate of Agriculture, Krishi Bhawan Jammu to honour the retirees for their valuable contributions towards the department and the farming community. Director Agriculture Production & Farmers Welfare, Jammu Anil Gupta along with sectoral heads, senior officers and staff members, graced the occasion and extended their best wishes to the retirees.

Anil Gupta appreciated the services rendered by the retiring employees and commended their professionalism, dedication and commitment towards agricultural development and farmers' welfare. He observed that their contributions had strengthened the functioning of the department and that their sincerity and work ethic would continue to serve as an inspiration for others.

Officers and staff from various districts of Jammu Division also extended their best wishes to the retirees and acknowledged their long-standing service and dedication. As a mark of respect and recognition, mementoes were presented to the retirees on behalf of the department.

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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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