UDHAMPUR: District Election Officer Udhampur Saloni Rai chaired a meeting with representatives of various political parties to deliberate on key issues pertaining to the election process and seek their suggestions for further strengthening the electoral machinery in the district. At the outset, DEO briefed the political representatives about the electoral machinery, key statistics related to voter strength, initiatives undertaken for Persons with Disabilities.

During the meeting, representatives of political parties put forth various suggestions to strengthen electoral machinery including establishment of polling stations in areas with a population of 1,000, rationalization of polling stations to group members of one family in a single polling station, establishment of a separate queue for senior citizens at polling stations, adequate arrangements at polling stations to tackle adverse weather conditions, increase in the number of polling stations to reduce travel distances for voters, particularly in far-flung areas.

DEO listened to all suggestions and sought specific details regarding hamlets where people are required to travel long distances to cast their votes. She also directed the Electoral Registration Officers to prevent unnecessary transposition of voters.

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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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