UDHAMPUR: In a decisive move to reclaim encroached state land, the District Administration Udhampur today conducted an anti-encroachment drive in Ward No. 21 of Udhampur town. The operation was carried out under the supervision of Deputy Commissioner Saloni Rai.

Earlier, the Additional Deputy Commissioner had constituted a revenue team to visit the site and check the revenue records. The team examined encroachment and granted ample time to 18  identified encroachers  to voluntarily remove boundary walls illegally constructed on state land. Despite repeated notices and a reasonable time frame, the encroachers failed to comply and resorted to delaying tactics. 

Taking swift action against the defaulters, the District Administration demolished the unauthorized structures as part of the ongoing drive. The drive was led by EO MC Rajinder Kr Digra, Tehsildar Jai Singh and police team led by SHO Raghuvir Singh along with Khilafwarzi Inspector Rohit Kumar, Rajesh Saini and Revenue team Udhampur. The District Administration is evicting encroachment in mission mode to clear all state land of illegal encroachments and uphold the rule of law.

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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.

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