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

BARAMULLA: A grand SVEEP (Systematic Voters’ Education and Electoral Participation) awareness programme was held today at the Tangmarg Playground and Artisan Kunzer under the guidance of the District Election Officer Baramulla, Minga Sherpa. The event marked a significant milestone in the voter awareness initiatives of the district.

The programme was graced by the presence of Election Commission of India appointed Observers for Baramulla, Vishal Kumar Vaghela and Amit Dahiya, who appreciated the efforts being made to enhance the voter participation. The event was further attended by SDM Gulmarg, Altaf Hussain, Nodal Officer SVEEP, 11-Gulmarg Assembly constituency, other Officers and hundreds of other participants.

As part of the program, a mega rally was also held at Tangmarg to further emphasize the importance of voter participation and engage the community. A series of additional activities were conducted to create greater awareness about the electoral process.

Cultural programs along with engaging SVEEP-related initiatives kept the audience involved and educated, fulfilling its purpose of promoting democratic engagement and raising awareness about the significance of every vote, paving the way for more informed and active participation in the upcoming elections.

Speaking on the occasion, the DEO extended his gratitude to the participants for their enthusiastic response and highlighted the significance of SVEEP initiatives in ensuring free, fair, and inclusive elections.

Minga Sherpa further stressed the need for every eligible voter to come out and exercise their democratic right on 1st October, as every vote holds the power to shape the legislative representation of their community.

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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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