JAMMU: Divisional Commissioner Jammu Ramesh Kumar, who is the chairman of the Divisional Level Committee for monitoring Eco sensitive zones, on Thursday chaired a meeting to discuss formulation of the Zonal master plan for Surinsar Mansar wildlife sanctuary.

The meeting, attended by Deputy Commissioners of Samba, Udhampur, Regional Wildlife Warden, Regional Director Ecology and Remote Sensing, DFOs, besides officers from Agriculture and allied departments, discussed the action plan for conservation of Eco sensitive zone within 10 km from the periphery of the wildlife sanctuary.

It was stressed that the purpose of the development of eco sensitive zone is to protect the flora and fauna of the wildlife sanctuary. The meeting held detailed discussion on the activities that are to be prohibited, regulated and to be promoted in the eco sensitive zones by the concerned departments.

The Divisional Commissioner directed the Regional Wildlife Warden and Divisional Forest Officers to share the list of activities to the District Administrations for maintaining the Eco sensitive zones.

He further directed the Chief Agriculture officers to prepare an action plan for promoting organic farming and plantation drives. The meeting decided to review the action taken on the decisions and directions in the next meeting.

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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.

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