In loving memory of Dr. Priya Ranjan: A mentor who treated me like family
  • One Pink and Red Polling Stations established in each AC in Srinagar

SRINAGAR: The District Election Office Srinagar conducted the final phase of election training for female and specially-abled poll personnel whose services will be utilised at special Pink and Red Polling Stations in district Srinagar.

Under the directions of the District Election Officer(DEO), Srinagar, Dr. Bilal Mohi-Ud-Din Bhat, all eight women-managed special Pink Polling Stations and eight all PwD-manned Special Red Polling Stations have been established in the District, as directed by the Election Commission of India, to add a unique feature of inclusiveness in the on-going Legislative Assembly Elections-2024.

The participating Poll Personnel were readied to stand side by side with general poll staff and contribute in strengthening the institutions of democracy by entirely managing polling stations in the district.

The Master Trainers deputed by the DEO Srinagar delivered exhaustive training and hands-on experience sessions to equip the participating female and PwD employees with skills and knowledge to operate poll machinery on the day of elections.

With detailed presentations, the trainers ensured that the employees have a clear understanding of the election laws, rules and regulations which, as the election staff of Pink and Red Polling Stations, they have to follow in the election process.

The special instructions were also conveyed to the participating employees for strictly following the poll guidelines for free and fair Assembly Elections in Srinagar.

Earlier, DEO Srinagar conducted dozens of training and hands-on experience sessions in different phases in Srinagar to lay a base of skilled, well-trained and competent poll personnel to successfully carry out the polling duties on the day of elections.

The District level team of DLMTs and ALMTs led by the Coordinator Trainings, Dr. Manzoor Reshi at DEO Srinagar, had prepared an exhaustive training schedule soon after the announcement of Legislative Assembly Elections in Jammu and Kashmir by the Election Commission of India.

Nodal Officer Trainings, Riyaz Ahmad Shah (Deputy Director FCS&CA), guided the Training Team for successful implementation of training schedule in district Srinagar.

As directed by the DEO Srinagar, Dr. Bilal Mohi-Ud-Din Bhat, the trainers made sure that each employee whose services will be utilised in elections, is able to operate poll machinery and is competent to carry out their individual responsibilities hassle-free.

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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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