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SRINAGAR: A Day-long Vigilance Awareness Programme on the theme “Vigilance Our Shared Responsibility” was organized by the Department of Students Welfare (DSW), Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Kashmir (SKUAST- K) in collaboration with the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) at the Shalimar campus.  Registrar SKUAST-K, Prof. Azmat Alam Khan was the Chief Guest, while SSP (EOW), ACB, J&K, Zahoor Ahmad Wani, was the Guest of Honour on the occasion.

In his address, Registrar of SKUAST-Kashmir, stressed that corruption is not limited to financial wrong doing, but includes even small acts of dishonesty such as granting undeserved marks to students or prescribing unnecessary medicines to patients by a doctor both being forms of ethical compromise. He congratulated the efforts of Department of Dean Students Welfare and Anti-Corruption Bureau for organizing such a meaningful program.

SSP (EOW) ACB delivered an insightful presentation on the ethics of vigilance, underlining the importance of collective responsibility in combating corruption at all levels. He stressed that the awareness among youth about the moral values, ethics and integrity is the need of the hour.

Dean Students Welfare, Prof. S.A. Gangoo,  also spoke on the occasion abd underscored the need for collective responsibility in promoting transparency and ethical conduct. As a part of observance, all participants took an integrity Pledge, reaffirming their commitment to uphold honesty and transparency in their personal and professional lives.

A documentary on vigilance awareness was also screened to sensitize the audience about real-time cases and preventive mechanisms.   A Kahoot, App-based survey was also conducted, enabling QR code participation from students and staff, to enhance awareness through interactive learning. The programme witnessed enthusiastic participation from officers from ACB, Deputy Registrars, staff and students reaffirming the university's commitment to integrity and transparency.

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