• Calls for timely public services delivery; reviews progress of verification of digitized Jamabandis, other revenue matters

SHOPIAN: The Deputy Commissioner (DC) Shopian, Mohammad Shahid Saleem Dar today chaired a meeting at Mini Secretariat here to take a review of the Revenue Department and assess various revenue related matters. Assistant Commissioner Revenue, Shakoor Ahmad Dar and Tehsildars apprised the chair about the verification of digitized Jamabandis.

It was intimated that verification of digitized Jamabandis has been completed in 141 villages, out of total 237 villages till date in the district. The verification of scanned documents and vectorised maps are also underway in the district, apprised officers. The DC impressed upon all officers to pace up the verification process and complete it within set timelines fixed by the department.

He asked for strict monitoring of the verification process by Tehsildars so that any lacunae or mistakes in this vital revenue document be rectified at this stage. The chair emphasised on the Revenue Officers that the timely delivery of public services must be strictly adhered to.

Besides, DC also sought the identification of large chunks of state land that can be utilised for boosting entrepreneurship in the district and reviewed the projects for which land needs to be earmarked for social upliftment and economic development.

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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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