JAMMU: A ten day long Orientation Training programme for newly recruited Veterinary Assistant Surgeons was today inaugurated by Director Animal Husbandry Jammu Dr. Sanjay Gupta here at Directorate of Animal Husbandry Talab Tillo.  

In his inaugural address, Dr. Sanjay Gupta extended a very warm welcome to the new recruits and wished them a successful career in the department. He highlighted the contribution of the department of Animal Husbandry in fostering socio-economic upliftment among farmers besides augmenting the availability of milk, eggs and mutton to meet the local requirement. He emphasized that punctuality, discipline, hard work and sincerity are key to success in any job. He further advised the new recruits to take advantage of the orientation training programme to get better know-how of the facilities and infrastructure of the department.

Programme Coordinator Dr. Mohit Koul informed the participants about the programme schedule and the institutions of the department they will be visiting in the next ten days. He underscored the need for an orientation training programme for making the newly recruited officers understand the nature and demands of their job.

Earlier, VAS Extension and Publicity wing (AHD) Dr Sandeep Kumar gave a detailed description of schemes being implemented by the department of Animal Husbandry ensuring that the participants become familiar with these to contribute more effectively in their professional work.

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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