SHOPIAN: District Election Officer (DEO) Shopian, Shishir Gupta today convened a meeting here to discuss issues aimed at strengthening the electoral process. Various issues including appointment of BLAs for polling stations, Roll discrepancies, details of party offices, promoting ethical voting, rationalisation of polling stations were discussed.

DEO advised all the recognised political parties to identify and appoint BLAs in all polling stations to assist the BLOs in receiving claims/ objections during summary revision of electoral rolls so that no voter can be left behind.

The representatives of political parties were also informed that any discrepancies of Electoral Roll should be brought into the notice of concerned EROs, AEROs and BLOs. The meeting was attended by ADC, Dr. Zakir Hussain Faaz; Dy. DEO, Jahangir Ahmed; ERO-37 Shopian (ACR), Shakoor Ahmad Dar, representatives of various political parties.

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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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