KATHUA: In its continuous drive against the illegal smuggling of firewood, two trucks carrying firewood were seized for LT Rules violation. The Truck bearing Registration No. JK21H-5083 with NOC generated from NTPS portal for exempted species and carrying non exempted species seized by a team headed by BO Mastgarh Gandeep Singh and I/C Checkpost Korepunnu Dheeraj Pankaj at Dhaloti Jasrota Range.

Another truck bearing registration No. PB22K9920 carrying Eucalyptus species and firewood under grab of NOC generated from NTPS portal was seized by team headed by Range Officer APCP Lakhanpur Sanjeev Singh at Lakhanpur.

The cases have been registered at Range Office Anti Polythene Check Post Lakhanpur and Range Jasrota for violation of section 41, 42 of Indian Forest Act. 1927 and provisions of SO 81 of 2020 and DFO Kathua order regarding restriction on night movements and confiscation proceedings have been initiated. Further investigation is being carried out.

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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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