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KULGAM:   Kulgam has become the first district to receive the much awaited & most popular  Rainbow Trout & Brown Trout from Denmark today at Tschanser Trout Hatchery. This was stated by Assistant Director Fisheries Shabir Ahmad Shabir.  He said that Department of Fisheries Kulgam procured genetically improved germplasm of Rainbow trout and Brown Trout from Denmark he added.

While apprising DDC Kulgam Athar Aamir Khan regarding the procurement, AD Fisheries  said that the  procurement is genetically improved strains of Brown Trout from Denmark and successfully introduced them in Trout Fish Farm Tschanser.  The germplasm will be reared in the hatchery house under controlled conditions and stocked in the freshwater streams of the district and other areas of UT.

District Development Commissioner,  on the occasion said that the administration envisages  Kulgam becomes pioneering in Trout Angling considering picturesque fresh water streams like Ahrabal stream and Veshow stream & its tributaries.  The stocking of these streams and subsequent sport fishing will make Kulgam a major contributor to eco-tourism he added.

AD said that there was a need to procure the germplasm in order to tackle the genetic depression of the existing rainbow trout. The officials have been advised to take utmost care for effective management of the germplasm so that pure and viable line of germplasm shall be maintained for further stocking of the streams.

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