RAMBAN: Deputy Commissioner Ramban Mohammad Alyas Khan today chaired a meeting of the District Rent Assessment Committee (DRAC) to review and approve rent assessment cases pertaining to various government departments.

The meeting was attended by ACR Shokat Hayat Mattoo, Chief Executive Officer, Executive Engineers of PWD Divisions Ramban and Banihal, besides other concerned officers, representatives of the departments concerned and owners of private buildings.

All 15 proposals were approved by the Committee after detailed examination and deliberations in the presence of the concerned building owners and representatives of the respective departments.

The cases included rented premises being utilised by the Army, Education, Health, Social Welfare, FCS&CA, Municipal Committee Banihal and Animal Husbandry departments, among others.

The Deputy Commissioner directed the concerned departments to ensure strict compliance with the approved rent assessments and timely completion of all necessary formalities in accordance with the prescribed rules.

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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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