RAJOURI: Deputy Commissioner Rajouri, Abhishek Sharma today chaired a meeting of the District Level Task Force to review the status of allotment process of minor mineral blocks including issuance of No Objection Certificates (NOCs). He directed for expeditious disposal of pending cases.

During the meeting, it was informed that NOCs have been issued while only few are under process. The Deputy Commissioner emphasized the importance of timely completion of the NOC process to ensure smooth functioning of developmental works and to facilitate legal mining activities.

He directed the Assistant Commissioner Revenue (ACR) to expedite the issuance of the pending NOC and ensure that a certificate of non-involvement in illegal mining is also obtained. The DC also stressed on inter-departmental coordination and adherence to timelines to avoid delays in the allotment and operationalization of minor mineral blocks.

The meeting was attended by ACR Mohaamad Jhangir Khan; OC BRO, Ankit Uniyal; District Mineral Officer, Renu Kumar; Executive Engineer PWD (R&B) Rajouri Aftab Anwer; Executive Engineer PWD (R&B) Nowshera, Sarwar Mehmood and other district & sectoral officers.

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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