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BANDIPORA: Additional Deputy Commissioner (ADC) Bandipora, Zaffar Husson Shawl, today chaired a meeting of concerned officers to review and finalise arrangements for the smooth, transparent and fair conduct of the OMR-based examination for the post of Finance Accounts Assistant (FAA), scheduled to be held on November 15, 2026.

During the meeting, detailed deliberations were held on the preparedness of 18 examination centres across the district, including deployment of invigilators, security arrangements, establishment and security of strong rooms, and collection, transportation and distribution of examination-related material.

On the occasion, the ADC stressed that all concerned officers must ensure the discharge of their assigned roles and responsibilities with utmost diligence, leaving no scope for negligence.

The ADC directed the concerned departments to ensure foolproof arrangements for the safe conduct of examination, while the ARTO was asked to keep adequate transportation arrangements ready. He also called for deployment of flying squads, videography of all essential examination-related activities and close monitoring of the centres to ensure transparency and accountability.

The ADC further emphasised that candidates belonging to far-flung areas should plan their travel in advance and reach their respective examination centres two days prior to the examination to avoid any inconvenience. He directed all departments to maintain close coordination and ensure that all necessary arrangements are put in place well before the examination date.

Among others, the meeting was attended by the Principal, Degree College Bandipora/Sumbal; Chief Education Officer, Bandipora; Deputy Superintendent of Police, DAR Bandipora; Executive Engineers of R&B, PDD and Jal Shakti departments; District Treasury Officer; Assistant Regional Transport Officer; and District Information Officer, Bandipora.

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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