KISHTWAR: To ensure the smooth conduct of the upcoming JKSSB exam for the recruitment of constables in three different categories, the District Administration Kishtwar, under the leadership of Additional Deputy Commissioner (ADC), Pawan Kotwal, on Wednesday organized a training program for the supervisory staff. The program was held in collaboration with district coordinators of JKSSB in the Conference Hall, DC Office Complex.

District Coordinator JKSSB, Pritam Lal Thapa (Member, JKSSB), gave comprehensive instructions to participating invigilators (teachers), along with Centre Superintendents (CS), Exam Coordinators (EC), and observers.

He detailed their roles and responsibilities to ensure the smooth and transparent conduct of the OMR-based objective-type written exam, scheduled on December 1, December 8, and December 22, at 19, 12 and 10 identified centers in the district, respectively.

Speaking at the event, ADC Kishtwar emphasized the importance of synchronization and strict adherence to prescribed procedures to ensure the transparent and efficient administration of the examination at all centers.

A total of 5,873 aspirants will appear at 19 examination centers on December 1, 4,558 at 12 centers on December 8, and 3,768 at 10 centers on December 22. It was also informed that, in addition to Superintendents, Deputy Superintendents, and Supervisors, invigilators will be deployed at a ratio of one invigilator for every 24 students.

Moreover, Magistrates will be appointed at all examination centers to oversee the smooth conduct of the exams: 19 centers on December 1, 12 centers on December 8, and 10 centers on December 22. The training program was attended by SDM Chatroo Nayeem Ul Mughal, DSWO Kishtwar Zubair Ahmed, BDO Kishtwar, and other concerned officials.

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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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