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

KATHUA: The polling parties for all six assembly segments were dispatched from designated points today. As many as 94 polling parties dispatched from Govt Degree College, Bani for 63-Bani AC.  Similarly, 130 polling parties were dispatched from GDC Billawar for 64-Billawar AC.

Likewise, a total of 107 polling parties were dispatched from GHSS Basohli for 65-Basohli. Similarly, 132 Polling parties for 66-Jasrota AC and 131 Polling parties for 67-Kathua (SC) Assembly Constituency were dispatched from GDC Kathua. Likewise, 110 Polling Parties were dispatched from GLDM College Hiranagar for Hiranagar AC.

The elections for the six Assembly Constituencies of Kathua are scheduled for 01 October. The process of the dispatching Polling parties were held under the supervision of respective Returning Officers and overseen by District Election Officer Kathua Dr Rakesh Minhas.

The DEO appealed people to come in large numbers to the polling stations and cast their vote without any fear as elaborate logistical and security arrangements are put in place for fair and free elections in every part of the district.

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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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