• Directs for regular updates, proper maintenance of records and scheduling of Mutation Camps at Tehsil level

SHOPIAN: Deputy Commissioner, Shopian, Shishir Gupta today visited Keller tehsil of the district and held inspections of land revenue records. The DC conducted in-depth inspections of Roz Namcha ( daily record of events and transactions of Patwari), Girdawari( record of land revenue collection), Jamabandi (record of land ownership and rights), Parat Patwar ( record of land transactions and mutations) and Parat Sarkar (government record of land holdings).

After conducting analysis of records, he directed concerned officers and officials to properly maintain these records and emphasised on its regular and timely updation. DC instructed that Mutation camps be organised regularly and directed Tehsildar for village wise organisation of camps across the Tehsil for improving land record management, reducing disputes, and enhancing transparency.

Afterwards, the DC also met local applicants and listened to their issues. He directed Tehsildar for prompt resolution of same ADC, Dr. Zakir Hussain Faaz, ACR, Shakoor Ahmad Dar, DIO, Showkat Hussain Ganie and Tehsildar Keller, Latafat Hussain Shawl were also present.

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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