BANDIPORA: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Bandipora, Indu Kanwal Chib, on Saturday presided over a discussion on ‘Roots and Wings – Growing with Nature’ organised at Chitternar Bandipora to spread awareness among students about environmental conservation and sustainable living. During the programme, students shared powerful messages on the importance of protecting nature.

Speakers highlighted that nature is greater than wealth, technology, or human power, and destroying it would ultimately lead to our own destruction. They urged participants to save the environment for future generations, stressing that climate change is a universal issue that demands collective action.

Students presented excellent talking points on the future plan of action with regards to environmental protection. In a friendly conversation with the children, DC stressed on practical actions like rainwater harvesting and waste segregation. She said it is easier in Bandipora to collect the water as the roof tops are sloppy.

She urged students to make their families aware of correct waste management and not to give wet waste to Municipal Committees and prepare compost from it in their homes. She reminded the audience that while older generations neglected the environment, the youth must take the lead in preserving it for the future.

On the occasion, Principal, Forest Training School Chitternar underlined the importance of such initiatives in sensitising youth and called for more awareness drives that combine classroom learning with field exposure in forests. The event witnessed participation of Padma Shri Awardee Faisal Ali Dar, school children, teachers, and officials from the Forest Department. 

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