JAMMU: An encroachment eviction drive was today carried out in Co. 66/B (Raika) of Jammu Forest Division. As many as 17 kutcha and 3 pucca structures occupied mostly by Rohingya families were removed.

In this drive 150 kanal of forest land was retrieved by the Forest Department. The exercise was carried out under the direct supervision of DFO Jammu Anurag Arya. He led a joint team of the Forest Department and Forest Protection Force on the field. J&K Police and District Administration Jammu also provided support, making the exercise a success. The fresh eviction adds to the 4225 kanal already retrieved in Jammu Forest Division this year.

The action follows the encroachment eviction exercise being carried out under the overall supervision of CCF Jammu Dr. V.S. Senthil Kumar  which has seen the retrieval of over 68,000 Kanal of forest land  across the Jammu Province  since May 2026. Dr. V.S. Senthil Kumar has stated that the evicted land will be fenced with chain link fencing to reduce risk of re-encroachment and the same will be restored to proper forest use.

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