• First ever consignment of dry Lavender Flower Spikes despatched  to Dehradun

GANDERBAL:  Director Agriculture Kashmir Sartaj Ahmad Shah today Visited Model Floriculture Center  Nunar, Ganderbal where he  flagged off  first ever consignment of dry Lavender Flower Spikes to Dehradun.  While interacting with the Officers,  Director highlighted the economic importance of lavender crop and said that it is one of the best cash crops in the world. He said the demand for quality planting material of lavender has increased over the years and efforts are on to attract progressive agriculture entrepreneurs towards this aromatic crop. 

Sartaj  said that the idea behind the promotion and introduction of lavender crop to more areas on commercial lines is  to create employment opportunities for the youth.  He further said that in coming days the uncultivable and barren  land throughout valley will be brought under the cultivation of Lavender crop. Regarding Agri-Tourism, Director said that  three Departmental Farms have already been brought under this crop to boost the agriculture and tourism sectors. Floriculture Development Officer Waheed Ur Rehman, Floriculturist Ab. Hamid Shah, Farm Manager MFC Nunar besides Staff of Floriculture Development Scheme were present on the occasion.

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