• Directs Officers to ensure smooth and transparent conduct

SHOPIAN: Additional District Development Commissioner (ADDC) Shopian, Dr. Nasir Ahmed Lone today chaired a comprehensive meeting regarding the preparations and arrangements for the upcoming Jammu and Kashmir Services Selection Board (JKSSB) examination at the Mini-Secretariat Shopian.

The meeting was attended by Additional Deputy Commissioner (Chief Inspector of Examination), Superintendents, General Observers appointed by the General Administration Department (GAD), Observers and District-level Observers deployed for examination duties.

During the meeting, the ADDC reviewed the preparedness and arrangements for the smooth, fair and transparent conduct of the examination. Detailed discussions were held on the roles and responsibilities of the officers and officials deployed on examination duty, besides emphasizing strict adherence to the prescribed guidelines and examination protocols.

The ADDC stressed upon all concerned officers to ensure foolproof arrangements, maintain close coordination and discharge their assigned duties with utmost dedication and responsibility to ensure the examination is conducted in a peaceful, transparent and hassle-free manner. He also called for strict vigilance and timely resolution of any issue that may arise during the 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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