KUPWARA: Vice Chairman District Development Council (DDC) Kupwara, Haji Farooq Ahmad Mir today chaired an awareness camp organized by Animal and Sheep Husbandry departments in far flung Batgagal village of Lolab. The event aimed at sensitizing local farmers and livestock rearers about various government schemes, modern practices, and welfare measures in the animal and sheep husbandry sectors.

Chief Animal Husbandry Officer Kupwara, Dr. Shabir Ahmad; District Sheep Husbandry Officer, VAS, concerned officials and a large number of farmers attended the awareness camp. The camp witnessed enthusiastic participation from farmers, progressive breeders, Panchayat representatives, and officials of the concerned departments. Technical experts provided awareness on scientific livestock management, disease control, and breed improvement techniques.

On the occasion, experts provided thorough awareness to the participants about the HADP scheme and ISDP. In his address, Vice Chairman DDC emphasized the importance of livestock in the rural economy of Kupwara district especially far flung areas of Lolab sub division, and urged youth and farmers to take advantage of the latest schemes and technologies being introduced by the government. During the event, supplements and medicine kits were distributed among sheep and animal farmers.

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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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