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

SHOPIAN: The first Randomisation of the counting staff for 36-Zainapora and 37-Shopian Assembly Constituencies was today conducted here for the counting to be held on 8th of October, 2024. The exercise was conducted in presence of District Election Officer (DEO) Shopian, Mohammad Shahid Saleem Dar at Mini Secretariat Shopian. In the process, 90 staff members designated as Counting Supervisors, Counting Assistants and Micro Observers were shortlisted with adequate reserve staff.

Adequate arrangements have been made for equipping the staff with necessary know how and orientations for the smooth conduct of counting process. It is important to mention that the 2nd randomisation shall be done one day prior to the day of counting i,e on 7th October, in which the Assembly Constituencies shall be allotted to the counting staff whereas 3rd randomisation shall be done on the actual day of counting, 8th October, at 5:00 A.M in which tables shall be allotted to the counting staff.

The first training session for the randomised counting staff shall be held on 3rd October, 2024 in the Meeting Hall of the Mini Secretariat, Shopian in which comprehensive training and handling of EVMs shall be conducted.

Meanwhile, the DEO today inspected the counting arrangements being made at counting centres established at Mini Secretariat, Shopian. All the arrangements as per the ECI guidelines have been given final shape. DEO was accompanied by ADC, ROs of both the assembly constituencies and Dy. DEO Shopian.

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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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