KUPWARA: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Kupwara, Ayushi Sudan, today convened a meeting of concerned officers to review the arrangements for the smooth and fair conduct of the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) 2025 in the district which is scheduled to be held on 4th May. On the occasion, DC took a detailed briefing on various logistical and security measures being put in place at all designated NEET examination centers across the district.

She emphasized the importance of maintaining a conducive and secure environment for the aspirants and directed officers to ensure all the guidelines issued by the National Testing Agency (NTA) are followed in letter and spirit. She impressed upon the officers to ensure fool proof arrangements in place well before the starting of the examination to ensure fair and transparent conduct of the examination.

DC directed the officers to hold a dry run at least one week before the date of examination to sort out any issues well in time. It was given out in the meeting that a Control Room at district level will be established for better and timely coordination among the officers. The Control Room shall also monitor the whole examination process through CCTV surveillance. The meeting was attended by ACR Kupwara, CEO, ASP Kupwara, Dy. SP Handwara, NEET Coordinator, Centre Superintendents and other concerned stakeholders.

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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