SAMBA: On the directions of Director Animal Husbandry Jammu Dr. Sanjay Gupta, the Extension & Publicity Wing of the Animal Husbandry Department Jammu organized an awareness seminar on World Rabies Day at the Veterinary Hospital, Samba. Among others the seminar was attended by school-students, pet owners and other stakeholders, besides officers and officials of the Animal Husbandry Department.

The Extension Officer Dr. Suresh Kumar highlighted the significance of World Rabies Day and stressed the need for sustained public awareness about rabies prevention to achieve zero Dog Mediated Human Deaths by 2030.

VAS Publicity Wing Dr. Sandeep Kumar sensitized participants about rabies, its symptoms in animals, prevention and control measures, besides dispelling common myths and misconceptions associated with the disease.  Dr. Nitish Bhatti explained the Pre-Exposure and Post-Exposure Prophylaxis protocols, including vaccination and treatment measures following exposure to a suspected rabid animal.

The seminar concluded with a strong message that rabies is preventable through vaccination, responsible pet ownership and timely post-exposure care. Collective awareness and prompt action are vital to saving human and animal lives and moving towards a rabies-free society.

Earlier, Director Animal Husbandry Jammu, Dr. Sanjay Gupta inaugurated a Free Anti-Rabies Vaccination Camp organized at the Central Veterinary Hospital, Talab Tillo, Jammu where pets were administered free of cost anti-rabies vaccines in the presence of senior officers and staff from the hospital.

Director Animal Husbandry Jammu, while interacting with pet owners on the occasion, emphasized the importance of responsible pet-ownership, regular vaccinations and seeking timely veterinary care after suspected exposure of pets and livestock, for preventing rabies and ensuring well-being of pets and the community.

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A Profound Loss: JK Monitor Mourns the Passing of Founding Chairman Dr. Priya Ranjan

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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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