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

RAJOURI: District Election Officer (DEO) Rajouri, Abhishek Sharma chaired a review meeting to assess the status of reception and delivery of Electronically Transmitted Postal Ballot System (ETBPS) and postal ballots. The meeting was attended by the ADDC, Dy. DEO, Nodal Officer for Postal Ballots and a representative of the Superintendent of Post Offices, Rajouri.

During the meeting, DEO directed that all post offices in the district remain open on October 5th and 6th to facilitate the smooth handling of ETBPS and postal ballots. The Superintendent of Post Offices was instructed to ensure the immediate delivery of all ETBPS and postal ballots received to the concerned Returning Officers (ROs) without delay.

Furthermore, the Superintendent of Post Offices was tasked with liaising with the concerned post offices in Jammu to expedite the reception and delivery process. In addition, the DEO directed that the ROs shall depute Assistant Returning Officers (AROs) or senior officers to inspect the post offices and ensure that no ETBPS or postal ballots remain undelivered.

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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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