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  • DC directs for foolproof security, smooth conduct of examination

POONCH: Deputy Commissioner Poonch Ashok Kumar Sharma today chaired a meeting to review and finalize arrangements for the smooth and transparent conduct of the OMR-based objective-type written test for the recruitment of Accounts Assistant (Finance). The exam is being conducted by the Jammu and Kashmir Services Selection Board (JKSSB).

The meeting was attended by Senior Superintendent of Police Vaibhav Meena; Additional Deputy Commissioner Tahir Mustafa Malik; Assistant Commissioner Revenue, Muhammad Sayeed; SDMs, CMO, Chief Education Officer, Chief Horticulture Officer, Chief Agriculture Officer, District Treasury Officer, District Social Welfare Officer, District Information Officer, Tehsildars, Executive Engineers, besides heads of the educational institutions.

The Additional Deputy Commissioner informed the meeting that the examination will be held on November 15, 2026, from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm, at 18 examination centres across the district, where a total of 5,496 candidates are expected to appear.

The Deputy Commissioner directed the concerned departments to work in close coordination and ensure that all requisite arrangements are completed well in advance. He directed for uninterrupted power and water supply during the examination. Special emphasis was laid on foolproof security, proper seating plans, timely deployment of staff and secure transportation of examination material from the strong room to the designated examination centres.

The Deputy Commissioner also stressed strict enforcement of examination guidelines and directed that mobile phones, digital watches and other electronic gadgets shall not be permitted inside the examination halls.

The invigilators and examination staff were directed to report at their respective centres well in advance and discharge their duties with utmost responsibility, vigilance and impartiality.

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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