SAMBA: Deputy Commissioner Samba, Rajesh Sharma, chaired a meeting on Monday at DC Office Complex to review the performance and ongoing initiatives of the Revenue Department. The discussions centered around critical revenue matters, including digitisation and updation of Jamabandis and land records, a vital step to enhance transparency and efficiency in public service delivery.

Rajesh Sharma emphasized the importance of accelerating these initiatives, highlighting their role in fostering a modern and accessible revenue framework. The administration reviewed strategies to tackle encroachment issues, including the expunging of illegal entries and implementation of ground-level evictions.

The meeting concluded with a collective resolve to work collaboratively in addressing challenges in revenue management and enhancing public service delivery. The meeting saw the participation of Additional Deputy Commissioner (ADC), Assistant Commissioner Revenue (ACR), Sub-Divisional Magistrates (SDMs), and Tehsildars from Rajpura, Vijaypur and Baribrahmana among other officials.

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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.

— Team JK Monitor

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