SRINAGAR: Director School Education Kashmir, Naseer Ahmad Wani today conducted surprise inspections of several examination centres across Srinagar, Bandipora, and Ganderbal districts for maintaining discipline, smooth arrangements and fairness of the ongoing examinations. He was accompanied by Chief Education Officer Srinagar, Ghulam Mohi-ud-Din Bhat, and Deputy Chief Education Officer Ganderbal, Rumaisa Sangeen

During the visit, Director School Education Kashmir, inspected various centres including Girls Higher Secondary School Nawakadal, Boys Higher Secondary School Mujgund, Higher Secondary School Shadipora Bandipora, Higher Secondary School Wakura Ganderbal and Higher Secondary School Kurhama Ganderbal, where he reviewed the arrangements related to invigilation, seating, facilities for students, and transparency in the conduct of exams.

The Director appreciated the efforts of the supervisory and invigilation staff for maintaining discipline and smooth functioning during the exams. He emphasized that the Directorate is committed to ensuring a fair, transparent, and stress-free examination process across Kashmir Division.

The Director instructed the concerned officers to maintain strict vigilance against any malpractice or unfair means, stressing that any deviation from established norms will invite strict action. Expressing satisfaction over the arrangements, he reiterated that the Department’s top priority is to uphold integrity and fairness in the entire examination process.

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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