DODA: The Deputy Commissioner Doda, Harvinder Singh today chaired a meeting of the District Rent Assessment Committee (RAC) to review and assess rent cases of various government departments functioning from rented accommodations across the district. During the meeting, the committee held detailed deliberations on rent proposals submitted by different departments.

Each case was examined meticulously in light of the prescribed norms, location, available facilities and prevailing market rates. After due scrutiny, six rent cases were approved, while seven cases were deferred with directions to the concerned departments to submit complete and updated documentation for early disposal.

The Deputy Commissioner emphasized the need for transparency, financial prudence and timely clearance of rent cases to avoid unnecessary delays and ensure judicious utilization of government funds. He further directed officers to explore the feasibility of shifting offices to government-owned buildings, wherever possible, to reduce the financial burden on the public exchequer.

The meeting was attended by the Chief Planning Officer Doda, Superintending Engineer (SE) Hydraulic, Additional Commissioner Revenue Doda, Additional Superintendent of Police Doda, Chief Education Officer Doda, Chief Medical Officer Doda along with concerned Executive Engineers (XENs) and officials from other departments.

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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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