BUDGAM: In connection with Counting of Votes scheduled on November 14th 2025 for bye-Election to 27-Assembly Constituency budgam ,the second Randomisation of Counting Staff was successfully conducted as per the guidelines of  Election Commission of India (ECI) at Conference hall of the DC Office Complex, here.

The Randomization of Counting Staff was held under the supervision of District Election Officer(DEO) Budgam Dr. Bilal Mohi-Ud-Din Bhat, in presence of Counting Observer, Bhor Singh Yadav designated by ECI for 27-Assembly Constituency Budgam.

During the Randomization, Counting Hall was allocated to the Counting Staff deployed at Boys higher secondary school Budgam for Counting of votes for 27-Assembly segment of Budgam District.

On the occasion, the designated Officials were classified into teams, each comprising Counting Supervisors, Counting Assistants, and Counting Micro Observers assigned to their respective Counting Halls.

The Randomization of Counting Staff was facilitated by dedicated software to ensure transparent, free and fair elections devoid of human interference. The Randomization process was also video recorded as per the laid guidelines of the ECI.

Returning officer of 27-AC budgam Afroza Bano; Deputy DEO Budgam Hilal Ahmad; Nodal Officer ETPBS, Nodal officer EMMC and other Officers of District Election Authority were also present on the occasion.

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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