In loving memory of Dr. Priya Ranjan: A mentor who treated me like family

RAMBAN: Counting Observer for AC-55 Banihal, B.P. Chauhan, along with District Election Officer (DEO) Baseer-Ul-Haq Chaudhary and Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Kulbir Singh, today inspected the counting arrangements made by the district administration for the upcoming vote counting scheduled on October 8, 2024, in Ramban.

The strong rooms and counting halls have been established at the District Administrative Complex in Maitra, Ramban. The arrangements include foolproof security and necessary infrastructure to facilitate a transparent process. During the inspection, the Counting Observer interacted with Returning Officer for AC-55 Banihal, Rizwan Asgar, and discussed various measures to ensure a smooth and transparent counting process in the district.

The DEO provided a detailed briefing on the arrangements made for both AC-54 Ramban and AC-55 Banihal as part of the Assembly Elections 2024. The Counting Observer emphasized the importance of collective efforts in ensuring a fair and transparent counting process, assuring full guidance and cooperation from the Election Commission in this regard.

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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.

— Team JK Monitor

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