RAJOURI: Deputy Commissioner Rajouri Abhishek Sharma today asked the enforcement departments to initiate legal action against the misuse of Change of Land Use permissions while chairing a meeting of District Level Committee on Change of Land Use (CLU) held today. He directed the concerned officers to conduct physical inspections of cases where CLU has been approved previously to prevent the misuse of permissions. He directed the enforcement departments to report violations, if any, for appropriate legal action.

The DC emphasized strict enforcement of the Ribbon Development Act and instructed the Executive Engineers of PWD, PMGSY and officers from BROs to check the violations scrupulously and initiate legal proceedings against the defaulters. He also directed all departments to ensure timely submission of comments so that genuine cases are not delayed

The Deputy Commissioner reiterated the commitment of the district administration to ensure adherence to norms and regulations concerning land use, in order to promote planned development and prevent unauthorized constructions. The meeting was attended by Assistant Commissioner revenue Rajouri, Jahangir Khan, Divisional Forest Officer Nowshera, and other district and 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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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