PULWAMA: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Pulwama, Dr Basharat Qayoom, today reviewed the arrangements for the forthcoming NEET (UG) Examination in a comprehensive meeting convened at the Administrative Complex Pulwama.

During the meeting, DC received a detailed briefing on various logistical and security measures being implemented at all designated NEET examination centres across the district. The session began with a presentation highlighting key aspects of the examination and the guidelines issued by the National Testing Agency (NTA).

Centre Superintendents from the designated centres briefed the chair about their preparedness, including infrastructural and logistical arrangements, surveillance mechanisms and security protocols. DC emphasized strict adherence to all Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to ensure the transparency, integrity and fairness of the examination process.

Dr Qayoom stressed the importance of thorough frisking procedures and directed that all training sessions for all invigilators to be conducted in batches to familiarise themselves with examination protocols. He also instructed that videographers assigned to various centres be trained to ensure standardised and proper recording of exam-day activities.

DC also instructed the concerned departments to ensure seamless transportation and the provision of other essential services on the day of the examination. Underscoring the importance of inter-departmental coordination, he called for a collaborative effort to create a conducive environment for all appearing candidates.

Among others, the meeting was attended by Additional Deputy Commissioner Pulwama, ACR Pulwama, CEO Pulwama, Centre Superintendents and other district officers in addition to representatives of various Banks.

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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