SAMBA: The Agriculture Production & Farmers Welfare Department Samba organized the live telecast of the release of the 19th installment of Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana here at the Office of the Chief Agriculture Officer. The event was held in sync with the national-level launch by   Prime Minister Sh. Narendra Modi, from Bhagalpur, Bihar.

In Samba district alone, 21,564 farmers benefited from the scheme, receiving ₹4.31 crore as direct financial assistance. The programme was attended by Chief Agriculture Officer Madan Gopal Singh, Sub Divisional Agriculture Officer Naresh Raina; Avtar Singh (SMS), Vivek Mahajan (SMS), along with officials from allied sectors, including Assistant Director Fisheries and District Officer Sheep Husbandry. A total of 70 farmers participated in the event. Similar programmes were held at Zonal and Panchayat levels across the district to ensure maximum outreach and awareness. The event concluded with a vote of thanks by SDAO Samba.

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