JAMMU: A meeting of Public Accounts Committee (PAC) held today under the Chairmanship of MLA, Sham Lal Sharma, to examine the CAG's Audit Paras pertaining to the Revenue and Disaster Management, Relief Rehabilitation & Reconstruction Department.

Members, Mubarak Gul, Nazir Ahmad Khan (Gurezi), Balwant Singh Mankotia, Qaysar Jamshaid Lone, Sajad Shaheen and Muzaffar Iqbal Khan were present in the meeting. He directed the senior officers of the departments to submit their replies regarding Audit para's within the time frame.

The Chairman said that the PAC  plays a crucial role to ensure accountability and transparency in government spending. He added that non-seriousness on part of any official would not be tolerated by the committee. Secretary, JKLA, Manoj Kumar Pandit; Director, Finance, Revenue; Special Secretary, DMRR&R; Director Finance, DMRR&R and other senior officers of concerned 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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