JAMMU: Director Horticulture Jammu, Gul Sayed today visited Akhnoor and Khour areas of Jammu district to review horticultural activities and progressive plantations in the region.

During the visit to Akhnoor, the Director Horticulture was accompanied by Chief Horticulture Officer, R. K. Kotwal; Horticulture Development Officer (HDO) Akhnoor, Sandeep Sharma and other staff. The team inspected a Dragon Fruit orchard, where the Director interacted with the growers and assessed the progress of the plantation. He appreciated the farmers for opting for high-value fruit crops.

  In Khour, the Director inspected Dragon Fruit orchards and Strawberry plantations. He inquired about the cultivation practices, crop health and adoption of modern horticultural techniques by local farmers.

Later, the Director visited the Government Fruit Plant Nursery-Phallalya, where he reviewed the status of infrastructure, availability of quality planting material and ongoing developmental works.  

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