BANDIPORA: On the directions of the Deputy Commissioner Bandipora, Indu Kanwal Chib, an awareness and counselling programme on the monkey menace was today held at the Forest Training Institute, Chitternar.

The programme aimed to sensitize locals of Ayathmulla, Checkreshipora, Ahamsharief, and adjacent villages regarding the strategies to be adopted for eradicating the monkey menace, which has been persistently troubling the area.

Officials from the departments of Wildlife, Forest, Revenue, Agriculture, Horticulture, Rural Development, Information, and allied agencies participated in the programme and sensitized locals about preventive and remedial measures. The officers highlighted the importance of coordinated efforts and community involvement to address the recurring problem.

Threadbare discussions were held on devising both long-term and short-term strategies to repel the menace. Resource persons emphasized practical measures including plantation drives, fencing of vulnerable areas, use of sound guns and repellents, sterilisation (where feasible), and community vigilance.

Local representatives including Sarpanchs, Lumberdars, Chowkidars, and senior citizens of the area also attended the programme and shared their concerns, while the local populace was encouraged to adopt the suggested strategies and extend full cooperation to the concerned departments.

Among others, the event was attended by Principal, FTI Chitternar; Wildlife Warden; District Information Officer; Coordinator, KVK Bandipora-1; and other concerned officers.

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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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