BANDIPORA: The Deputy Commissioner Bandipora, Manzoor Ahmad Qadri on Saturday chaired the District Rent Assessment Committee (DRAC) meeting here in the VC room, Mini Secretariat Bandipora.

The rent cases pertaining to Education, ICDS Gurez, District Child Protection Unit (ICPS) and JKRLM (Umeed) besides others were approved by the committee. The Committee discussed the fixation of rent of various structures in which various government offices are functioning across the district.

08 cases were taken up for discussion in the meeting, out of which 07 cases were approved. While addressing the meeting, the DC urged the officers to ensure timely payment of rent to the respective land and property owners and to prioritize the safety of government or rented properties.

 He further asked the concerned authorities to disburse the approved rent, along with any arrears after the title verification certificate is issued by the concerned Tehsildar.

The meeting was attended by District Program Officer Bandipora, Yaar Ali Khan; Chief Planning Officer Bandipora, Mohammad Maqbool lone; CMO, DSWO, CEO besides other concerned officers of various departments.

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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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