• DPEO Kulgam presides over camp

KULGAM: As part of the ongoing Revision of Panchayat Electoral Roll 2026, a Special Summary Revision Camp was organized today at D.H. Pora to facilitate the enrolment of eligible voters and update electoral records. The programme was presided over by the District Panchayat Election Officer (DPEO) (Deputy Commissioner) Kulgam, Shahzad Alam.

The initiative was aimed at ensuring maximum participation of eligible citizens in the electoral process and facilitating them in updating their details in the Panchayat electoral rolls.

During the camp, several new eligible voters were enrolled on the spot, while citizens were also facilitated in submitting forms for inclusion, deletion, correction and transposition in the Panchayat electoral rolls.

Addressing the gathering on the occasion, the DPEO emphasized the importance of maintaining accurate and updated electoral rolls for strengthening grassroots democracy and ensuring transparent Panchayat elections.

He urged citizens, particularly those who have attained have attained the age of 18 years as on 01-04-2026, to verify their details and ensure inclusion of their names in the electoral rolls within the stipulated timeframe.

On the occasion, Sub-Divisional Magistrate Noorabad, who is also Electoral Registration Officer (ERO) and Deputy District Election Officer Kulgam, was present along with Tehsildar DH Pora, Block Development Officers, CDPO Kulgam, Master Trainer, PEBOs, BLOs, Aanganwadi Workers (AWWs) and a large number of citizens from DH Pora.

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.

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