KUPWARA: District Panchayat Election Officer (DPEO) (Deputy Commissioner) Kupwara, Shrikant Suse, today visited border blocks of Karnah to review the ongoing revision of Panchayat electoral rolls. During the visit, the DPEO interacted with local residents and field staff to assess the availability of required forms at polling booths across the block for updation of electoral rolls.

He directed the Panchayat Electoral Booth Officers (PEBOs) and Booth Level Officers (BLOs) of the Assembly electoral rolls to work in close coordination to ensure the preparation of accurate and inclusive electoral rolls.

Emphasizing the importance of inclusivity, the DPEO directed officials to undertake door-to-door verification and registration drives to ensure that no eligible voter is left out. He also stressed the need to effective IEC campaign to generate mass awareness among the general public regarding the revision process. The DPEO was accompanied by ERO (SDM) Karnah, Mumtaz Ahmad Peerzada, and AERO for Block Tangdhar and Teetwal, Mudassir Sikander.

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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