• Inspects Shalimar Park upgradation project at Katra, other works

REASI: Director General, Department of Floriculture, Parks and Gardens, Jammu Vivek Sharma conducted an official visit to Reasi District today.  During the visit, the Director General inspected the ongoing departmental works, with a special focus on the upgradation project of Shalimar Park, Katra. She directed the executing agencies to ensure high-quality standards in all developmental works.

 Ms. Sharma also visited Kindroria Park (Katra), Zanana Park (Reasi), and Kalika Temple Park (Reasi).  At each location, she emphasized the importance of cleanliness and proper maintenance of the parks and gardens in the district.

Furthermore, the Director General asked the department to plan a comprehensive plantation drive for monsoon season and formulate a plan for the mechanisation of park maintenance operations.

She was accompanied by Joint Director (Planning) Gurneet Kaur, Landscape Officer Vikrant Sharma, Assistant Floriculture Officer Arjun Singh Parihar, engineers from the PWD Department, and Section Officer. Sudhir Sharma.

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