SRINAGAR: The J&K Lake Conservation & Management Authority (LCMA) on Saturday convened the 137th meeting of the Building Permission Authority (BPA) under the chairmanship of Mohammad Shahid Saleem Dar, Vice Chairman, J&K-LCMA at Dockyard Complex, Nishat, Srinagar. Meeting was attended by all the members of BOCA. The agenda for the meeting was discussed threadbare and a total of 105 cases were decided upon by the BPA on merits.

The meeting concluded with the instructions given by the Chairman BOCA to all members to timely dispose-off cases on the portal for NOCs, and it was also decided that henceforth BOCA meetings shall be held twice a month.

In the meanwhile, Chairman BOCA, (Vice Chairman J&K LCMA) requested the people residing in the local jurisdiction of LCMA to apply online for proper building permission through its building permission authority, before starting any sort of construction. Construction raised illegally shall be dealt with seriously under law.

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