BANDIPORA: The District Administration Bandipora has imposed restrictions under Section 163 of the BNSS, 2023, around all examination centres across the district to ensure the smooth and fair conduct of upcoming Secondary School (Class 10th) and Higher Secondary School (Class 11th & 12th) Annual Regular Examinations for the October–November 2025 session.

As per the order issued by the Additional District Magistrate Bandipora, a prohibitory radius of 200 meters has been declared around the designated examination centres to curb external interference and maintain public peace and tranquillity during the examination period.

The order further states that only examinees, supervisory staff, and security personnel deployed for examination duties, along with officials involved in the conduct of examinations, shall be allowed to enter the restricted zone. Any unauthorized person not connected with the conduct of examinations has been prohibited from entering within 200 meters of the centres.

The District Administration has urged the general public to cooperate with the authorities to ensure the examinations are held in a peaceful, fair, and transparent manner across the district.

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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