KUPWARA: To finalize the arrangements for smooth conduct of NEET-2025 scheduled to be held on 4th May-2025, Deputy Commissioner (DC) Kupwara, Ayushi Sudan Monday convened a meeting of concerned officers at D.C Office, here. On the occasion, DC took a detailed feedback from the concerned officers regarding various arrangements put in place by the District Administration for conduct of the NEET examination in the district.

The arrangements discussed involved security measures, availability of transport, electricity, ambulances, fire tenders and other facilities for the aspirants. She also directed the concerned to ensure availability of adequate number of wheelchairs at the designated centres to facilitate the physically challenged candidates appearing in the test.

DC enjoined the officers to work in tandem to ensure a conducive and secure environment for the aspirants for transparent and smooth conduct of the examination in the district. She impressed upon them to ensure that all the guidelines issued by the National Testing Agency (NTA) are strictly followed for proper conduct of the test.

The meeting was attended by ACR Kupwara, Principals of GDCs, CEO, CMO, Executive Engineers of KPDCL Kupwara/Handwara; Dy. SPs of Kupwara/Handwara; ARTO, NEET Coordinator, Centre Superintendents, besides, officers from Traffic, Fire & Emergency and other concerned stakeholders were also present in the meeting.

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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