SRINAGAR: As part of the ‘Swachhta Pakhwada’ initiative, the Agriculture Department Kashmir today conducted a comprehensive cleanliness and plantation drive at Lalmandi, Srinagar. The event was aimed to sensitize the staff with respect to the environmental issues and importance of cleanliness and plantation initiative.

On the occasion, a number of saplings were planted contributing to the beautification and greening of the area. The plantation drive was held in the lawns of floriculture development scheme. Director Agriculture Kashmir, Chowdhury Mohammad Iqbal inaugurated the drive by planting the saplings. He expressed happiness and appreciated the officers/officials of the department for the proactive participation in the Swachhta related activities of the department.

He exhorted the staff to follow the best practices not only to keep the campus, labs, and offices clean, but also adopt the cleanliness in all walks of their lives. Similar functions were conducted in all district, subdivision and zonal offices of the department.

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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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