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

SHOPIAN: The District Election Office, Shopian today conducted a day long training programme for Counting Supervisors, Counting Assistants and Micro-Observers at Mini Secretariat Shopian to acquaint them for conducting counting of votes smoothly on October, 08 as per ECI guidelines. District Election Officer (DEO) Shopian, Mohammad Shahid Saleem Dar presided and witnessed one training session provided by RO Shopian and Master Trainers.

District Level Master Trainers provided detailed training sessions to prepare skilled and competent manpower for the counting of votes for two Assembly Constituencies of Zainapora and Shopian. During the sessions of day long training, the participants were provided procedural know how for the smooth execution of the counting process including practical demonstration of handling of EVM, counting procedures, etc

Returning Officer, Shakoor Ahmad while delivering his session, stressed on strictly following the rules and procedures of Election Commission of India (ECI) during the entire process. DEO addressed the staff and called for strict adherence to the rules and procedures during the counting process while performing the duties with integrity and fairness. He also emphasized on maintaining discipline and to upheld complete privacy on the day of counting.

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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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