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

SRINAGAR: The District Election Office Srinagar conducted an exhaustive training for Counting Supervisors, Counting Assistants and Micro-Observers whose services will be utilised for counting of votes in Srinagar scheduled on 8th October.

Under the directions of District Election Officer Srinagar, Dr. Bilal Mohi-Ud-Din Bhat, the training was conducted in two different sessions at the Auditorium Hall of SP College Srinagar where Master Trainers carried out exhaustive training sessions to prepare skilled manpower for the counting of votes for eight Assembly Constituencies in Srinagar.

During the sessions, the participating employees were taken through sensory training particularly on safety measures to be taken during the process of counting of votes. In addition to this, they were also trained how to handle emergencies, manage crowds and to address issues of security and privacy.

The employees were also oriented towards holding free and fair counting while strictly following the on-going Model Code of Conduct (MCC) in the district. The employees were also given instructions on managing and handling polling machinery for transparent counting of votes.

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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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