DODA: In view of the increasing number of requests from stakeholders for residential construction permissions within the municipal limits of Doda town, Deputy Commissioner Harvinder Singh, today chaired a meeting in his office chamber. The meeting aimed to streamline the process for granting construction permissions and to ensure adherence to the provisions outlined in the Housing and Urban Development Act.

The meeting was attended by Additional Deputy Commissioner Ani Kumar Thakur; Chief Planning Officer Manesh Kumar Manhas; Executive Engineers from PW(R&B), JPDCL Division, Jal Shakti (PHE); and the Executive Officer of the Municipal Council Doda. Officials were asked to present their inputs and assist in identifying genuine applicants who have fulfilled all required formalities, with the objective of facilitating provisional construction approvals within a regulated framework.

The Deputy Commissioner directed the concerned officers to ensure the submission of affidavits by the stakeholders and emphasized the need to fulfill all norms while avoiding any violations during house construction. Key discussions focused on standardizing the verification process, improving transparency in granting permissions, and enhancing inter-departmental coordination to avoid procedural delays. Emphasis was placed on curbing unauthorized constructions and promoting planned urban development in line with infrastructure capacity, public safety, and environmental guidelines.

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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