KUPWARA: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Kupwara, Ayushi Sudan, who is chairperson, District Level Single Window Committee (DLSWC) Wednesday convened a meeting of concerned officers to discuss various issues pertaining to mining. On the occasion, DC impressed upon the officers to remain vigilant and adopt a proactive approach in identifying any illegal activities related to mineral extraction. 

She urged the officers to take immediate action against violators and ensure that appropriate legal and punitive measures are implemented. Officers were directed to conduct regular inspections, set up surveillance mechanisms, and collaborate with law enforcement agencies to prevent illegal mining operations.

The meeting held threadbare discussion regarding various mining related issues including issuance of NOCs for newly identified Minor Mineral Blocks, royalty clearance on government projects before billing etc.

It was given out in the meeting that NOCs will be issued by the concerned departments after due consideration to their concerns in order to e-auction the newly minor mineral blocks. 

The DMO Kupwara briefed the chair about the status of minor mineral blocks and informed that NOCs were issued for different mining blocks in the district after joint inspection by all stakeholding departments. 

The chair also reviewed the status of NOCs under Single Window Clearance of Minor Mineral Blocks. ADC Kupwara, Mohd Rouf Rehman; ACR, DMO, Executive Engineers from different departments and other concerned officers were present in the meeting

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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.

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