JAMMU: Divisional Commissioner Jammu, Ramesh Kumar chaired a meeting to review and discuss the measures taken to prevent bird hazards in the vicinity of Jammu Airport. The meeting was attended by Air Officer Commanding, JK & L, AOC Air Force Station Jammu, Director Urban Local Bodies Jammu, Deputy Commissioner Jammu, Commissioner JMC, Member Secretary, J&K Pollution Control Board, Jammu, Director Airport Jammu, SP South and other concerned officers.

The meeting discussed different issues that become the cause of gathering of birds around the Airport, including dumping of garbage and dead animals. The Divisional Commissioner directed the Deputy Commissioner Jammu to issue orders prohibiting open garbage dumping and disposal of dead animals and carcasses which attract bird activity near the Airport. He also emphasized on clear visible displaying of penal actions under law to deter any such activity.

The discussion also focused on preventing unauthorized construction of buildings, besides fencing of bridges over Landoi nallah near Jammu Airport to thwart throwing of garbage in it. The Divisional Commissioner also sought the Action Taken report on the implementation of decisions taken in the previous meeting for thwarting the gathering of birds in the surrounding area of the Airport.

It was informed that Door to Door collections of garbage is being ensured by the Cannt Board and JMC, besides making sure that there were no active garbage landfills near the Jammu Airport.

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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.

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