JAMMU: Commissioner, Relief and Rehabilitation (M) Organisation, Dr Arvind Karwani, visited Jagti, Nagrota, Muthi and Purkhoo migrant camps to take stock of necessary arrangements being put in place for the annual Maha Shivratri Festival. Dr Karwani inspected the stalls put by different departments for sale of flowers, vegetables, walnuts, pooja and food items at these migrant camps besides prominent locations at Jammu, having substantial population of Kashmiri Pandits.

The Commissioner asked the Floriculture Department and Department of Horticulture Planning & Marketing to ensure  adequate supply at Jagti, Muthi, Purkhoo and Nagrota and non camp areas like Durga Nagar, Roop Nagar, Janipur Colony, Anand Nagar, Bohri, Gangyal, Subash Nagar, Muthi, Udhaywala and Talab Tillo during the festival days.

Dr Karwani also inspected the Ration Depots in the migrant camps to take stock of the availability of ration. The Department of FCS&CA assured smooth supply of all quality food items in all migrant camps and non-camp areas. The Commissioner also asked the Chief Engineers Jal Shakti and JKPDCL to ensure uninterrupted electricity and water supply in all the migrant camps during the festival days.

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