POONCH: Deputy Commissioner Poonch Ashok Kumar Sharma today chaired a meeting of the District Rent Assessment Committee (DRAC) to discuss and approve rent revision of government offices functioning in private rented accommodations.

During the meeting, the committee held detailed deliberations with concerned departments and private building owners regarding various rent proposals. Out of the 09 cases taken up for consideration, 08 were approved, while one case was deferred for re-verification. The cases pertained to several departments including Revenue, Ayush, Handloom, CDPO, Animal Husbandry, Handicraft and others.

The Deputy Commissioner emphasized the importance of timely payment of rent to private building owners and highlighted the need to ensure proper safety and security measures in government offices operating from rented premises. The meeting was attended by Assistant Commissioner Revenue, Muhammad Sayeed besides concerned officers and Private building owners also participated in the deliberations.

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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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