SHOPIAN: In a bid to promote community awareness about the Forest Rights Act, department of Information and Public Relations (DIPR) Shopian in collaboration with Rural Development department (RDD) today organised an awareness camp on the Forest Rights Act, 2006 at Kathohalan Keller area of the district.  On the occasion, Nukad Natak was presented by artists of Yadgar Theatre Kulgam on the theme of ‘Your Forests, Your Rights’.

The programme, organized under the banner of Dharti Aaba Janbhagidari Abhiyaan and Forest Rights Act awareness campaign, aimed to sensitize forest dwellers, local communities and government functionaries about the provisions of the Act which legally recognises the rights of forest-dwelling scheduled tribes and other traditional forest dwellers over forest land and other forest resources. District Information Officer, BDO, Keller, and officers from line departments and officials of the department were present along with local community members.

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