BARAMULLA: The District Rent Assessment Committee (DRAC) meeting was today convened under the chairmanship of  District Development Commissioner Baramulla, Minga Sherpa in his office chambers to review and decide rent assessment cases of various departments operating from rented accommodations across the district.

The meeting was attended by the Senior Superintendent of Police Baramulla, Superintending Engineer R&B Circle Baramulla, District Programme Officer Poshan (ICDS), District Social Welfare Officer, Chief Medical Officer, Chief Agriculture Officer, District Sheep Husbandry Officer, Executive Engineer R&B Baramulla/Pattan, Assistant Director FCS&CA, Assistant District Handicrafts Officer, Assistant Director Handlooms, District Programme Manager JKRLM, and Labour Procurement Officer Tangmarg.

During the meeting, 29 cases of various departments were taken up for discussion, out of which 27 cases were approved after detailed deliberations. Two cases pertaining to the Health Department were kept pending for reassessment of rent.

Speaking on the occasion,  Minga Sherpa emphasized the importance of ensuring fair, transparent, and need-based rent assessments, avoiding litigation, and verifying that all government offices function from premises meeting operational and administrative requirements. He further directed the concerned officers to rationalize rental expenditures and expedite disposal of pending cases strictly in accordance with government norms.

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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