SRINAGAR: The Department of Horticulture, District Srinagar, today organized a one day Training cum Exposure visit for TSP farmers within the State under the scheme MIDH to Central Institute of Temperate Horticulture (CITH) Rangreth. The group of farmers was flagged-off by the Director Horticulture, Kashmir, Zahoor Ahmad Bhat.

Joint Director Horticulture, Kashmir, Abdul Hameed Bhat; Chief Horticulture Officer, Srinagar, Joyti Prasad, District Horticulture Officer, Srinagar and DL-SMS Srinagar were present on the occasion. The orchardists were accompanied by Horticulture Development Officer Zakura and Horticulture Development Officer Shalimar during their visit to the Institute.

More than 100 orchardists participated in the said exposure visit. The participants were joined by the senior scientists of the Institute and were provided awareness regarding various modern techniques including propagation/ multiplication adopted in horticulture. Besides Training, Refreshment and Toolkits were also distributed among the participants.

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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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