JAMMU: The Jammu Municipal Corporation (JMC) today carried out a coordinated drive against unregistered cow and buffalo dairies operating within the city limits. The initiative was undertaken to enforce compliance with the municipal regulations regarding animal husbandry and dairy operations.

Under the directions of JMC Commissioner Dr Devansh Yadav, Animal Welfare Officer Dr Gourav Chowdhary, in coordination with Tehsildar Bahu Raju Sambyal, SHO Bagh e Bahu Inspector Ashwani Kumar and , Dr Divya Sharma and other officials from Veterinary Wing jointly conducted impounding drive across various localities in the city. As a result, several animals were taken into custody from unregistered dairies.

AWO, Dr Gourav Chowdhary reiterated that operating an unregistered dairy is a violation of municipal rules and may result in strict action, including confiscation of animals and penalties. “Citizens are therefore urged to register their cow and buffalo dairies in accordance with the Jammu Municipal Corporation’s guidelines at the earliest and start following scientific cow and Buffalo dung waste disposal practices viz. Constructing Vermi-Compost, Bio-Gas plant etc as more such impounding drives would be carried out by JMC on the unregistered dairies running in Jammu City” he added.

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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