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

GANDERBAL: The  General Observer for District Ganderbal, R. Lakshmanan along with the Police Observer, Bipin Shankarrao jointly chaired a meeting today at the Dak Banglow Ganderbal to review the poll preparedness across the district.

During the meeting, the Deputy DEO Ganderbal, Abid Iqbal Malik provided a detailed overview of the ongoing electoral preparations. He said that the district administration has  assured minimum facilities at all 267 polling stations. Additionally, model  polling stations including Pink, Blue, Red, and Green has been established to enhance the voting experience. 

Besides Postal and home voting arrangements have been fully prepared, and election staff have received comprehensive training to ensure efficiency during the polls. They also took a detailed review of implementation of Model Code of Conduct and Status of Expenditure Monitoring in the district.

The ADDC/Nodal Officer MCC provided a briefing regarding the implementation of the Model Code of Conduct (MCC) within the district. He highlighted the steps taken to monitor compliance, address violations, and raise public awareness about the MCC.

Giving details regarding Systematic Voters’ Education and Electoral Participation (SVEEP) programme, Nodal Officer SVEEP informed that multipronged activities are going on daily basis under SVEEP, besides several booth-level camps and  interactive sessions have been conducted aimed at engaging marginalized groups.

ASP Ganderbal also briefed the observers regarding the security scenario of the district and measures taken up to ensure smooth and peaceful elections in the District.

The General Observers expressed satisfaction with the arrangements made so far and stressed the importance of ensuring a seamless electoral process. They highlighted the need for close coordination between all stakeholders and emphasised the need to maintain strict adherence to ECI guidelines.

They called for enhanced focus on resolution of election related issues and also highlighted the importance of monitoring and reporting mechanisms to ensure transparency and fairness in elections.

The observers expressed satisfaction with the progress and emphasized the importance of maintaining strict oversight throughout the election period.

While reviewing the working of MCMC, the Observers were apprised that MCMC is working round the clock to ensure close monitoring of Print, Electronic and social media in order to prevent the dissemination of misleading or inappropriate information and to ensure monitoring of paid news besides ensuring media coverage of election related activities within the guidelines of ECI.

Among others, the meeting was attended by Additional District Development Commissioner Ganderbal, Mushtaq Ahmad Simnani, RO Ganderbal Constituency, RO Kangan Constituency, DyDEO, DTO, Dy CEO, and other concerned.

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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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