UDHAMPUR: Voting through postal ballot for eligible voters engaged in essential services and those assigned election duty began today across all four assembly constituencies of Udhampur district.

To facilitate this process, the District Administration has established Postal Voting Centers (PVCs) for absentee voters in essential services and Voter Facilitation Centers (VFCs) for voters on election duty. These centers have been strategically set up in all four assembly constituencies of Udhampur district.

To ensure the smooth conduct of postal voting, the Udhampur district administration has implemented stringent measures to guarantee transparency and efficiency at every stage. The proceedings are being overseen by the District Election Officer Udhampur, along with the respective Returning Officers, ensuring meticulous supervision at the ground level.

The commencement of postal voting was met with tremendous enthusiasm, as employees from essential services and those on election duty actively participated, flocking to the PVCs and VFCs to cast their votes.

Voters expressed their gratitude for the initiative, acknowledging the convenience provided by the postal ballot system. The District Election Officer of Udhampur expressed satisfaction with the turnout, emphasising that seamless arrangements have been made to empower every eligible voter to exercise their right to vote.

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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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