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KUPWARA: In order to finalize the various Rent Assessment Cases of the buildings under-utilization of different Government Departments, a meeting of the District Rent Assessment Committee (DRAC) was held under the chairpersonship of Deputy Commissioner (DC) Kupwara, Ayushi Sudan here.

During the DRAC meeting, as many as 37 rent cases of buildings presently used by Government Departments including School Education, Handicraft & Handloom, Social Welfare, Food Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs, Health, Skill development, Ayush, R&B, Department of Libraries and Research, Medical College and Police Department were put forth before the Committee for fixing of monthly rent.

The Committee deliberated on all the rent assessment cases in detail and each case was examined thoroughly keeping in view various administrative and other necessities. On the occasion, out of the total 37 cases, 27 cases were approved while 10 other cases were scheduled to be put up again due to some technical deficiencies.

The Chairperson DRAC meticulously reviewed the functioning of GMC boys and Girls hostels from rented accommodations and took stock of facilities being provided. She also took the appraisal of the availability of food store buildings for dumping of winter stocks at far-off areas of Karnah, Keran, Machil, Jumgund, Kamkadi and Budnumbal.

The DC impressed upon the Officers to ensure that vacant govt. buildings are occupied for official purposes and rented accommodation remains the last option. She emphasized that government buildings should be constructed by concerned departments on priority. Meeting was attended by Principal GMC Handwara, Dr. Khursheed, CPO Kupwara, Parvaiz Ahmed, CMO, CEO, Executive Engineers and other concerned officers.

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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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