BANDIPORA: Deputy Commissioner Bandipora, Indu Kanwal Chib, today chaired a meeting of the District Level Committee (DLC) to review cases related to Change of Land Use (CLU) in the district. 

During the meeting, a total of seven CLU cases were taken up for discussion. Concerned officers briefed the chair about the parameters and criteria being followed for issuance of No Objection Certificates (NOCs). After detailed deliberations, four cases were approved, while three cases were kept under review for further examination and clarification.

The Deputy Commissioner stressed that unchecked and increasing construction activities could lead to a decline in agricultural production and environmental degradation. She emphasized that NOCs must be issued strictly after due scrutiny and verification, keeping environmental concerns in view. 

On the occasion, the DC further directed all line departments to ensure that NOCs are issued only after proper examination of each case.  Emphasising inter-departmental coordination, the Deputy Commissioner called for responsible decision-making to balance development needs with environmental and agricultural sustainability.

The meeting was attended by Superintending Engineer, PWD Circle Bandipora; Sub Divisional Magistrate Sumbal; Assistant Commissioner Development Bandipora; Chief Agriculture Officer Bandipora; Chief Horticulture Officer Bandipora; Executive Engineers from REW/RDD Bandipora, R&B/Jal Shakti Sumbal and I&FC/PDD Sumbal/Gurez/Bandipora; District Officer, Pollution Control Board Bandipora; Tehsildars; Chief Town Planner Bandipora and other concerned officers. While, SDM Gurez, Executive Engineer SSD Gurez, Tehsildar Gurez and other concerned officers attended the meeting virtually.

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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