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JAMMU: The Directorate of Agriculture Jammu today bid a warm and affectionate farewell to Joint Director (Extension) Jammu Idrees Bashir Ahmed, Agriculture Information Officer (FTC) Guldev Raj and Helper (Development Section) Dev Raj, who superannuated today after rendering over 35 years of dedicated service to the department.

A formal farewell function was organized at the Auditorium, Kisan Kendra, Talab Tillo to honour the retiring employees for their valuable contributions to the functioning of the department and the welfare of the farming community.

Director Agriculture Production & Farmers Welfare Jammu Anil Gupta, along with Joint Director Agriculture (SLUB/Farms) Aman Jyoti Sharma and Deputy Director Agriculture (Central), Jammu Sanjeev Rai Gupta besides sectoral heads and senior officers, graced the occasion and extended their best wishes to the retirees.

Officers and staff from Directorate of Agriculture, Joint Director Extension office, Farmers Training Centre Jammu and various districts of Jammu Division also joined the occasion and extended their warm wishes to the retiring employees, appreciating their long-standing service and dedication. As a mark of respect and recognition, mementoes were presented to the retirees on behalf of the department.

The programme concluded with farewell addresses, sharing of experiences and expressions of gratitude, as officers and staff wished the retirees a peaceful, healthy and fulfilling life ahead.

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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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