BUDGAM: Revenue Department Budgam along with team members from other departments today carried out a major anti-encroachment drive at Estate Bemina (Kacharie land). The drive was conducted under the supervision of Tehsildar Budgam, Imtiyaz Ahmad, in coordination with the Ward Officer of the Srinagar Municipal Corporation (SMC). The joint team worked in tandem to ensure smooth and effective execution of the operation.

During the drive, approximately 3 kanals of Kacharie land were successfully retrieved from unauthorized occupation. The encroached area was cleared with the assistance of field staff and necessary machinery, restoring the land to its original status. Officials reiterated the administration’s commitment to protecting public land, including Kacharie land, and emphasized that strict action will continue against encroachments. They further stated that such drives will be intensified across the district to prevent illegal occupation and ensure proper land use. The public has been urged to avoid encroachments and extend cooperation to the administration in safeguarding land resources.

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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