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KATHUA: The Sub-Divisional Administration Bani today conducted a major anti-encroachment drive at Sarthal and retrieved around 35 kanals of prime State land from illegal occupation.

The drive was conducted under the supervision of Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM) Bani, Sundeep Kumar, with the active participation of the Tehsildar Bani, SHO Bani, Range Forest Officer Bani and Social Forestry Officer.

During the operation, the joint team retrieved 35 kanals of State/Social Forestry land falling under Khasra No. 192 by removing crop cultivation reportedly raised by one Babu Din on the encroached land. State land signboards were also installed on the retrieved land to safeguard it against future encroachments.

The enforcement team also evicted one Mr Nazir from the encroached State land, demolished temporary structures raised illegally by him and sealed another structure constructed on the encroached land at Sarthal.

Besides, the administration removed several other minor encroachments and obstructions from State land during the drive. The Sub-Divisional Administration warned that any encroachment on State or forest land will not be tolerated. It cautioned that strict legal action shall be taken against violators in accordance with the law.

The administration appealed to the general public to refrain from encroaching upon government land and cooperate with the authorities in safeguarding public assets.

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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.

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