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RAJOURI: Deputy Commissioner Rajouri, Abhishek Sharma, today chaired a district-level meeting of the Multi-Departmental District Level Task Force Cell (MDDLTFCC) to review the regulation of mining activities in the district. The meeting focused on strengthening inter-departmental coordination for effective monitoring, control and regulation of mining operations.

The Deputy Commissioner reviewed the status of  GPS installation on vehicles engaged in mining activities and their integration with BISAG for real-time tracking. He directed the concerned departments to ensure that all vehicles involved in extraction, transportation and related activities are brought under GPS surveillance without delay.

Emphasising zero tolerance towards illegal mining, the DC instructed the enforcement agencies to strictly carry out seizures and impose penalties on vehicles found involved in unauthorised mining, transportation or related violations.

The meeting also reviewed the status of mineral extraction, crushing and transportation, besides taking stock of Environmental Clearances (ECs) and Consent to Operate granted to various units. The Deputy Commissioner stressed the need for ensuring that all mining and allied activities strictly adhere to statutory and environmental norms.

Among others present in the meeting included SSP Gaurav Sikarwar; ADC, Chander Prakash; ACR Mohd Jahangir Khan; Executive Engineers of the I&FC Department (Rajouri and Nowshera), Divisional Forest Officers (Rajouri and Nowshera) and the Divisional Officer, PCC Rajouri.

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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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