KUPWARA: In order to ensure smooth conduct of Assembly Election in the district, the District Election Officer (DEO) Kupwara, Ayushi Sudan today convened a preparedness meeting, here.

On the occasion, the DEO impressed upon all the officers to gear up their men and machinery to ensure smooth conduct of the ensuing Assembly Election in the district. She instructed the Nodal Officers, designated for various assignments to abreast themselves with the latest guidelines of the Election Commission of India provided on ECI website.

Regarding Assured Minimum Facilities (AMF), the DEO asked the Chief Education Officer to ensure all AMFs are in place including proper sitting arrangements for the voters at polling stations. She also took review of various other measures including conduct of training session for Nodal Officers, issuance of permissions to political parties, material management, EVM randomization and manpower management.

DEO also emphasized the direct and timely communication between Assembly level Control Rooms with District Election Control Room. SSP Kupwara, SSP Handwara, ADDC, ADC, PO-ICDS, ACD, ACP, CEO, besides, other district officers and Nodal Officers were present in the meeting. 

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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.

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