JAMMU: A warm and heartfelt farewell was accorded today to Joint Director Agriculture (Inputs) Jammu Dr. Ashwani Sharma on his retirement from government service after rendering 40 years of dedicated and exemplary service. The farewell function was organized at the Directorate of Agriculture, Krishi Bhawan, Talab Tillo, Jammu, in recognition of his dedicated and distinguished service to the Agriculture Department.

The function was attended by Director Agriculture Jammu, Anil Gupta; Joint Director Agriculture (SLUB/Farms), Aman Jyoti Sharma; sectoral heads, senior officers and staff members of the department, along with the family members of the retiree, who gathered to extend their best wishes on the occasion. Director Agriculture Jammu, Anil Gupta lauded the invaluable contributions of Dr. Ashwani Sharma during his long and illustrious career spanning more than four decades.   He wished him good health, happiness and a fulfilling post-retirement life.

Joint Director Agriculture (SLUB/Farms), Aman Jyoti Sharma also appreciated the dedicated services rendered by Dr. Ashwani Sharma. In his address, Dr. Ashwani Sharma expressed heartfelt gratitude to the department, colleagues and staff for their continuous support and cooperation throughout his long service tenure.  As a mark of respect and appreciation, a memento was presented to Dr. Ashwani Sharma by 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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