DODA: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Doda Krishan Lal today chaired a meeting of District Level Committee on Change of Land Use (CLU) at his office chamber to review and discuss the Change of Land Use applications received from different parts of the district.

A total of eight Change of Land Use cases were taken up for discussion and consideration. The committee examined applications pertaining to Doda, Bhaderwah, Bhalesa and Assar Tehsils. Detailed deliberations were held regarding land status, environmental considerations and departmental clearances associated with each proposal.

The Deputy Commissioner stressed disposal of cases in accordance with established norms and prescribed procedures. After detailed scrutiny and deliberations, two cases were approved by the Committee, while directions were issued to the concerned departments for expeditious processing of the remaining cases in accordance with prescribed guidelines and norms.

The DC also underscored the importance of maintaining a balance between developmental requirements and environmental sustainability to ensure planned and regulated growth in the district. The meeting was attended by Additional Deputy Commissioner Bhaderwah, ACR, CEO BDA, Xen R&B (PWD), Xen PHE, GM DIC, Tehsildars and other officers.

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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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