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JAMMU: District Magistrate Jammu, Minga Sherpa today chaired a meeting to review arrangements for the conduct of the JKSSB OMR-based examination for the recruitment of Accounts Assistants in the Finance Department. The exam, being conducted by JKSSB, is scheduled to be held on November 15 at 1 pm. A total of 33,577 candidates are expected to appear at 84 centres set up in the district.

The meeting was attended by ADM Ansuya Jamwal; RTO Jasmeet Singh; Assistant Commissioner Nazool Vinay Kumar and JKSSB members besides concerned district officers. The DM reviewed the department-wise action plans and issued important directions on the spot. He also gave general instructions on security, power supply, traffic management and physical inspection of examination centres.

He directed to set up control rooms at all examination centres and clearly labelled for easy identification. He also stressed timely installation of CCTV cameras at the centres. The deployment of invigilators and magistrates was reviewed. Centre Superintendents, Deputy Centre Superintendents and invigilation staff were directed to visit their respective centres a day before the examination.

The meeting also reviewed availability of emergency medical services, amenities such as toilets and drinking water, provision of videography and biometric verification by JKSSB and the safe and secure delivery of examination material.

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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