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REASI: District Magistrate Reasi Kumar Abhishek, who is also Chairman of the District Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA), today chaired a meeting to review animal welfare measures and the functioning of the Society in the district.

 The meeting reviewed the proposal for procurement of an Animal Catcher Vehicle by the local Municipal body. ā€œThe proposed vehicle would be utilized as per operational requirements and a mutually agreed schedule,ā€ the meeting was told.

 Discussions were also held on the proposed repair/construction of the boundary wall of the Animal and Sheep Husbandry Department land at Parthal, along with construction of an animal enclosure, chowkidar room and manure pit.

 The District Magistrate also reviewed the proposed Animal Birth Control facility, comprising a pre-operative area, operation theatre, post-operative recovery room, store/pharmacy and separate kennels. He directed the concerned officers to conduct a joint inspection of the identified building and assess its suitability for the proposed facility.

 The District Magistrate stressed close coordination among the Animal Husbandry Department, Municipal Committees, Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board and other stakeholders for effective animal welfare and timely resolution of related issues.  ADC Rakesh Kumar, ACR Nitin Verma, SDM Katra Piyush Dhotra, Executive Officer, Municipal Committee Katra, and other concerned officers were present.

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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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