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

SAMBA: The District Election Officer (DEO) Samba, Rajesh Sharma, along with SSP Samba, Vinay Kumar, conducted a detailed inspection of the Strong Rooms where Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) from the 69-Ramgarh, 70-Samba, and 71-Vijaypur constituencies are securely stored.

The inspection, carried out at the Strong Rooms located at the DC Office Complex, Nandani Hills Samba, and Vijaypur, focused on reviewing the stringent security measures in place. These EVMs will remain under high security until the counting process begins.

During the visit, DEO Rajesh Sharma reviewed key security elements, including round-the-clock CCTV surveillance, deployment of security personnel, and strict access control protocols at each site. He expressed satisfaction with the robust security arrangements and commended the election staff and security forces for their vigilance.

He further directed on-site officers to remain alert and ensure strict enforcement of access control, limiting entry to only authorized personnel.  Additional Deputy Commissioner Samba, Jagdish Singh, and Returning Officers (ROs) – Sunaina Saini (69-Ramgarh), Kusum Chib (70-Samba), and Umesh Sharma (71-Vijaypur) – along with AROs and other district officials were also present during the inspection.

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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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