SRINAGAR: The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) of  Jammu and Kashmir Assembly today held its maiden meeting  at Assembly complex. The meeting was presided over by the Chairman of Committee, Sham Lal Sharma and attended by MLAs Tariq Hamid Kara, Nazir Ahmad Khan, Altaf Ahmad Wani, Javid Hassan Beig, Muzaffar Iqbal Khan and Qaysar Jamshaid Lone; members of the Committee.

During the meeting, the Chairman briefed the members about the roles and responsibilities of PAC. He underlined the vital role of the Committee in ensuring transparency and efficiency in public expenditure. He elaborated on the responsibilities of the Committee like examining audit reports from the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG), scrutinising government expenditures and recommending corrective measures to improve the fiscal discipline.

The Chairman urged the members to approach their responsibilities with diligence, impartiality and commitment to public interest, underlining that the committee serves as a watchdog over public funds and government operations. He expressed confidence in the members ability to work in coordination and contribute effectively to the Committee’s performance. The members actively participated in the discussions, sharing their suggestions and feedback on various  issues.

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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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