• DC inspects Exam Centres, emphasises fair conduct

DODA: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Harvinder Singh today conducted inspection visits to Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya Selection Test (JNVST)-2025 examination centres established here at Government Boys Higher Secondary School and Government Higher Secondary School Khalleni.

The JNVST was held for admission to Class 6th for the academic session 2025-26. At the main centre in Govt. Boys HSS Doda, a total of 112 out of 134 registered students appeared for the entrance test. The examination was conducted in a fair, peaceful and well-coordinated manner under proper supervision.

During the visit, DC Doda reviewed the seating arrangements, security measures, and overall exam preparedness. He interacted with the examination staff and appreciated their efforts in ensuring transparency and discipline during the conduct of the test.

Later, the DDC visited the Govt HSS Khalleni to inspect the arrangements for the JNVST examination. He interacted with the teaching staff and students, reviewed the classroom environment and took note of the existing infrastructure in the school. He directed the concerned departments to immediately initiate repair and renovation work for the classrooms.

Further, the DDC instructed the officials to prepare a comprehensive proposal for necessary infrastructural upgrades, including improved classroom facilities, enhanced sanitation provisions, and overall campus development to ensure a better learning environment for students.

Later, the Deputy Commissioner Doda also inspected the market area at Khalleni. During the visit, local residents raised demands for the establishment of a bus stand and a passenger shed to address the needs of daily commuters.

The DC Doda assured the public that their demands would be reviewed on priority and appropriate action would be taken in consultation with the concerned departments.

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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.

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