BANDIPORA: Deputy Commissioner Bandipora, Shakeel ul Rehman, chaired a District Level Standing Committee meeting at the Mini Secretariat to review the progress on pending litigation related to the encroachment of state and departmental land.

The committee discussed various cases filed before the Hon'ble High Court of J&K related to  land encroachment. It was informed that there are five litigation cases related to land encroachment out of which 01 case has been disposed-off by the Hon'ble High Court and  necessary responses for the remaining 04 cases stand submitted.

The DC issued directions to expedite the legal process and ensure timely follow-up on all cases to safeguard state and departmental land from encroachment. He emphasized the importance of coordinated efforts among different departments to resolve the issues efficiently.

Among others, the meeting was attended by Additional Deputy Commissioner Umar Shafi Pandit, Assistant Commissioner Revenue Sahabir Ahmad Wani, Chief Education Officer, DySP HQ Bandipora and Executive Engineer R&B Sumbal. District Litigation Officer, Tehsildars, ZEOs, and other concerned officials also participated in the meeting through virtual mode.

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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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