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  • 25 Examination Centres established across district

KULGAM: Arrangements for the smooth, transparent and fair conduct of the J&K Services Selection Board (SSB) Examination for the post of Accounts Assistant, scheduled to be held on November 15, 2026, were reviewed today at Mini Secretariat, Kulgam.

A detailed review meeting was chaired by Member JKSSB and District Coordinator for Kulgam, Showkat Ahmad Rather, wherein comprehensive arrangements to be put in place by the District Administration for conducting the examination at 25 centres across the district were discussed.

Additional Deputy Commissioner Kulgam, Vikar Ahmad Giri, who is also the Chief Inspector for the examination, briefed the chair about the district administration's preparedness and presented a detailed overview of the centre-wise arrangements made for the smooth conduct of the examination.

On the occasion, District Coordinator briefed the officers concerned about the Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to be followed during the examination. He stressed upon strict adherence to the prescribed guidelines, ensuring transparency, fairness and foolproof arrangements at all examination centres. He directed the concerned officers to ensure that no laxity is allowed and all instructions issued by the SSB are followed in letter and spirit.

The meeting also held detailed deliberations on various arrangements, including seating capacity and infrastructure, electricity, security, videography and CCTV surveillance, strong room arrangements, transportation, deployment of medical teams, staff deployment and other requisite facilities.

The meeting was attended by ACR Kulgam, ASP Kulgam, Principals of Government Degree Colleges, District Information Officer, District Treasury Officer, Chief Education Officer, Chief Medical Officer and other concerned officers and officials.

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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