• Social Forestry Block Srinagar organizes cleanliness drive at GHSS Pantha Chowk

SRINAGAR: In the run up to World Environment Day 2025 under the theme of ‘One Nation, One Mission: End Plastic Pollution,’ District Administration Srinagar continues  awareness programmes in the City as part of nationwide mass mobilization campaign aimed at raising awareness about the urgent need to end plastic pollution.

In this regard, following the directions of the Deputy Commissioner (DC) Srinagar, Dr Bilal Mohi-Ud-Din Bhat, Social Forestry Block Srinagar today organized a comprehensive environment awareness programme by launching a cleanliness drive at Government Higher Secondary School (GHSS) Pantha Chowk.

The event aimed to highlight the severe consequences of plastic waste on the environment and human health, and to encourage sustainable practices among students and staff to combat this growing menace. A pledge taking ceremony was also organized, during which students, teachers, and staff of the Social Forestry department promised to play their part in reducing the use of plastic and keeping the environment clean. The programme was organised by Block Officer Social Forestry, Srinagar and School Education Department.

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

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