BANDIPORA: An exposure visit of progressive dairy and poultry farmers was flagged-off on Monday from Bandipora to the Mountain Livestock Research Institute (MLRI), Mansbal under ATMA 2025-26. The program was attended by the Chief Animal Husbandry Officer, Bandipora, Livestock Development Officer, Sumbal, and other officers/officials of the department.

The farmers, accompanied by the Livestock Development Officer Sumbal and departmental officials, upon reaching the venue visited various units of MLRI where they were briefed about modern livestock practices. They also observed the functioning of the Milk Processing Unit, Feed Making Unit, Silage Making Unit, Vermicompost Unit, and several other facilities, gaining first-hand knowledge about the techniques being adopted at the institute.

Technical experts of MLRI shared detailed insights with the farmers regarding the management, utility, and benefits of these units. The exposure helped the farmers to enhance their technical understanding and encouraged them to adopt improved practices in dairy and poultry farming. On the occasion, farmers urged for the continuation of such initiatives in the future to further strengthen livestock development in the district.

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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