BARAMULLA: Deputy Commissioner Baramulla, Minga Sherpa, today chaired a meeting of the Rent Assessment Committee (RAC) to review and finalize rental cases for government offices functioning in private buildings across the district. During the meeting, a total of 34 cases were taken up for discussion, out of which 33 cases were approved after thorough scrutiny. One case was kept pending for further verification.

DC stressed the importance of fair and transparent assessment of rental agreements while ensuring that government offices operate in spaces that meet functional requirements. He directed the concerned officials to rationalize rental expenditures, expedite pending cases, and ensure adherence to government norms in the assessment process.

Among others Joint Director Planning, Javed Ahmad,  Superintending Engineer,  R&B, Chief Agriculture Officer and Senior officers from the Revenue Department, R&B and other concerned departments were present at the meeting. DC further instructed the officers to conduct periodic assessments to optimize resource utilization and maintain financial discipline.

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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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