SRINAGAR: To curb, eradicate the menace of illegal trade, misbranded products and misuse of agriculture inputs, different teams of enforcement agency, Agriculture department seized 31.105MTs (Metric tons) & 6442.75Ltrs of pesticides and 196MTs Fertilizers as of today during surprise inspections of insecticide, pesticides and fertilizer dealers/ distributors at various places across valley.

Speaking about the said initiative, Deputy Director Law enforcement Kashmir reiterated the departments’ commitment to ensure the availability of genuine inputs (fertilizers, pesticides seeds) to the farmers of the region. He said that violation of set norms would be dealt with strong hands. He asked the concerned (fertilizers, pesticides dealers) to desist from indulging into the business of spurious unregistered inputs and ensure that only quality inputs are made available to the farmers. The Deputy Director said that the quality of agriculture inputs plays a significant role in the overall success of the agriculture sector.

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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