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RAMBAN: The District Administration Ramban marked the sixth day of the Sewa Parv campaign with a series of activities across the district amid overwhelming public participation.  

The Rural Development Department and local municipalities carried out door-to-door campaigns on home composting and waste segregation, spreading practical knowledge on environment-friendly practices at the household level. A special Block-Level Market Cleanliness Drive was organized in Gool, Gundi Dharam and Khari also featuring Nukkad Nataks to raise awareness on hygiene and behavior change at the community level.

Cleanliness activities were also conducted at SEC Mahoo and SEC Kanthi to educate locals about Sheep Husbandry Department schemes and their benefits. Meanwhile, 20 new enterprises were established under ISDS schemes at Gool to promote entrepreneurship and self-reliance among youth.

The Health Department organized a Specialized Health Camp at NTPHC Kaskoot and two additional camps at AAM SC Chachal and AAM SC Chaknarwah under the ‘Swasth Nari Sashakt Parivar Abhiyan.’ A Plantation Drive was held at Government Degree College (GDC) Ramban, which was inaugurated by Principal Prof. Satish Kumar.  

Similarly, a Cleanliness and Plantation Drive was organized at Government Middle School Gujarnad Lamber, jointly by Social Forestry Range Banihal, Soil & Water Conservation Department and the school. The students, staff and officials removed plastic waste from the premises and planted saplings. The Animal Husbandry Department held an awareness programme at Halla, informing the locals cattle breeders about the departmental schemes and welfare initiatives aimed at improving livestock health and productivity.

The Agriculture Department organized an awareness drive at Zone Batote, Village Sanasar, acquainting the local farmers with PM-KISAN, Kisan Credit Card (KCC), PM Fasal Bima Yojana, organic/natural farming, urban farming and kitchen gardening to encourage sustainable agriculture practices. To commemorate Gandhi Jayanti, students of GDC Banihal organized an on-the-spot painting competition on the themes of the historic Dandi March and Quit India Movement, showcasing their artistic talent and patriotic spirit.  

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