RAMBAN: A meeting of the District Level Committee on Change of Land Use (CLU) was held today to review the latest status of CLU cases across the district. The meeting was chaired by Deputy Commissioner Mohammad Alyas Khan and attended by Assistant Commissioner Revenue Shokat Hayat Mattoo; General Manager District Industries Centre Ravinder Anand; Assistant Commissioner Development Sheraz Ahmed;    Divisional Forest Officers Ramban and Batote, Executive Engineers of PWD, PMGSY, JPDCL, Jal Shakti and other concerned officers.

The Committee reviewed 11 applications for land use change, deliberating on each case after thorough scrutiny of documents and verification of compliance with existing rules.  

The Deputy Commissioner undertook a comprehensive review of the revenue records, case-wise status of NOC (No Objection Certificate) issuance, and overall progress of CLU applications received to date. He directed all officers to strictly observe the latest provisions under the Jammu and Kashmir Land Revenue Act and to enforce all government guidelines in letter and 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