JAMMU: Deputy Commissioner Jammu, Dr. Rakesh Minhas, who also serves as the District Election Officer chaired a meeting with Nodal Officers to review the preparedness for the bye-election to the 77-Nagrota Assembly Constituency. The meeting focused on finalizing the plan of action and allocation of responsibilities to ensure seamless conduct of the electoral process.

Deputy District Election Officer Dr. Rajesh Kumar would be the Returning Officer and oversee the overall conduct of the polls. Addressing the officers, Dr. Minhas emphasised that all necessary measures should be taken to ensure the bye-polls are conducted in a free, fair, transparent and peaceful manner.

The meeting was attended by ADDC Sher Singh; ADC Ansuya Jamwal; Deputy Director Information Ashu Kumari, Tehsildars and other concerned officers. The bye-election to the Nagrota Assembly Constituency is scheduled to be held on November 11, 2025.

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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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