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KUPWARA: A meeting to plan the upcoming elections for the managing committees of Cooperative Societies in Kupwara district was held today, here. The meeting was chaired by the Assistant Commissioner (Rev), Kupwara, Peerzada Mumtaz Ahmad, and attended by Deputy Registrar Cooperative societies Kupwara, Adnan Nazir, all Assistant Registrars of District Kupwara, respective Returning Officers and officials.

During the meeting, detailed discussions were held to ensure the elections are conducted smoothly. ACR issued necessary instructions, directing the Returning Officers to join their election duties immediately after the notice is issued. The officers were also instructed that any objections to the entries made in the electoral roll must be received and considered by the concerned Assistant Registrar.

Furthermore, Returning Officers were asked to collect details of all nomination papers and submit this information daily to the election authority office, followed by a thorough scrutiny of all nominations.

He emphasized the strict adherence to election guidelines and timelines to guarantee a free, fair, and transparent process. Key directives included conducting a general body meeting on the day of the election and ensuring that the final results from each cooperative society are submitted without delay. The officer also stressed the importance of providing all required logistics support to facilitate the entire election process seamlessly.

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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