SRINAGAR: The Planning and Publicity Division of J&K Forest Department organized a one-day workshop on ornithology and plant taxonomy skills at Sheikhbagh  Forest Complex, Srinagar. The workshop aimed to enhance the skills and knowledge of forest officials in the fields of bird identification and plant taxonomy.

Irfan Rasool Wani, Chief Conservator of Forests (CCF), Kashmir, was the chief guest at the workshop. Resource persons in the fields of ornithology and plant taxonomy delivered lectures and shared their expertise with the participants.  The workshop covered various topics, including bird identification, habitat assessment, and plant taxonomy. The experts provided hands-on training and demonstrations to help participants develop their skills in these areas.

Speaking on the occasion, CCF Kashmir Irfan Rasool Wani emphasized the importance of ornithology and plant taxonomy in forest conservation and management. He encouraged the participants to apply their knowledge and skills in the field to contribute to the conservation of J&K's rich biodiversity.

The workshop was attended by Tawheed Ahmad Deva, Conservator of Forests, Srinagar Circle, Intesar Suhail, Wildlife Warden North, Mudasir Mehmood, DFO Anantnag, besides 42 forest officials participating from various Forest Divisions across the Kashmir Region gained crucial knowledge and enhanced their capacity.

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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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