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RAJOURI:  The Inspection committee of District Rajouri for Private Tuition/Coaching Centres today held its detailed meeting under the Chairmanship of Additional Deputy Commissioner, Rajouri Rajeev Kumar Khajuria  with its members including Chief Education Officer Rajouri, Bishamber Dass; Executive Engineer PWD (R&B) Rajouri, Sardar Khan; Executive Engineer JPDCL Rajouri, Mohd Rashid; Assistant Director Fire & Emergency Services Rajouri, Executive Officer Municipal Council/Committee Rajouri/Nowshera/ Sunderbani/ Kalakote/ Thanamandi.

Additional Deputy Commissioner, Rajouri elaborated in detail the terms of reference of the committee which include the inspection of various parameters in all the Private Tuition/Coaching Centres being run in the district to ensure that they are adhering to fire and safety norms and is risk free, the building of the Tuition Centres are adhering to the building safety code and have building safety certificate obtained from the appropriate authority, the centers have parking facility for staff and students,  the centres allocate mandatory minimum 1 sq. meter area for each student during a class, the centres have first aid kit and medical treatment/ assistance facility, police helpline numbers, fire services helpline numbers, women helpline etc. displayed prominently in the centre, the buildings are fully electrified, well ventilated and sufficient lightening arrangements are there in the class-rooms, safe and potable water available for students and staff,  CCTV cameras are installed inside and outside the coaching centers, separate toilets for males and females are available in the building premises of the centre and exit doors/plan for any exigency is there.

The ADC explained each parameter to the committee, the strategy and schedule for inspecting these coaching centres in all sub-divisions including Rajouri, Nowshera, Sunderbani, Koteranka and Kalakote.

From tomorrow the Committee will start physical inspection of Rajouri Sub-Division, so that after inspection of all these centers of the district the report can be submitted to the  Divisional Commissioner, Jammu within a week's time.

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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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