SRINAGAR: Department of Information & Public Relations (DIPR), Jammu and Kashmir, today accorded a warm and heartfelt farewell to Information Officer Ashok Kumar Sharma, who superannuated from government service after rendering more than 40 years of dedicated and exemplary service to the department.

A farewell function was organised to honour Sharma’s remarkable professional journey and acknowledge his invaluable contributions to the growth and functioning of the Department over more than four decades.

Speaking on the occasion, Director Information, Shreya Singhal, lauded Ashok Sharma’s unwavering commitment, professionalism and sincerity throughout his career. She described him as a dedicated officer whose work ethic, humility and sense of responsibility earned him the respect and admiration of colleagues across the department. She wished him a healthy, happy and fulfilling retired life.

The officers and officials present on the occasion also recalled Sharma’s long and distinguished association with the Department, highlighting his contribution to public communication and the discharge of official responsibilities with diligence and integrity. They extended their best wishes for his future endeavours and prayed for his continued good health and happiness.

Expressing his gratitude, Ashok Kumar Sharma thanked the Department, his colleagues and staff members for their unwavering support and cooperation during his long tenure. He fondly reminisced about his journey in the Department and described his years in service as enriching and memorable.

The farewell ceremony was attended by Joint Director Information (Headquarters), Dr. Zahoor Ahmed Raina, Joint Director Information, Kashmir, Syed Shahnawaz Bukhari, Deputy Director Information (PR/AV), Javid Ahmed Rather, officers and officials of the Department, members of Sharma’s family and staff, who joined in felicitating him on the successful completion of his illustrious career.

Your voice can reach the world: At JK Monitor, we firmly believe that every well-researched idea has the power to inspire change beyond geographical boundaries. We are delighted to share an encouraging message from one of our esteemed contributors, Dr. Rakesh Verma (J&K Forest Services). “His article, ‘When Trees Become Rights-Bearing Citizens: A Lesson from Canada for India’s Ecological Future,’ published on JK Monitor, received appreciation from La Compagnie des Papillons Bleus, the French non-profit organisation that founded and promotes the Universal Declaration of Tree Rights.”.  Read the message here
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

       LOOK_HERE.jpg Esteemed readers, for your convenience, we have categorized our news publishing into following 👇