BUDGAM: In view of the Upcoming bye-elections to 27–Budgam Assembly Constituency, the District Election Officer (DEO) Budgam, Dr. Bilal Mohi-ud-Din Bhat  today conducted an extensive inspection of the proposed dispatch and collection centres established for the smooth and efficient conduct of the electoral process. The DEO visited Boys Higher Secondary School Budgam and Sheikh-ul-Alam Degree College Budgam, the two institutions shortlisted for setting up distribution and collection centres for polling material and related arrangements.

During the inspection, the DEO took a detailed review of logistics, infrastructure, security setup, space management, and other essential facilities required to ensure a seamless dispatch and collection process on the polling and counting days. He also assessed the availability of basic amenities, vehicle parking, entry and exit routes, and communication arrangements at both the venues.

The DEO emphasized that all necessary guidelines and instructions of the Election Commission of India (ECI) shall be implemented in letter and spirit to guarantee free, fair, and transparent elections. He directed the concerned officers to ensure that all arrangements are finalized well before the polling date and that proper coordination is maintained among all line departments.

The DEO underscored the importance of meticulous planning, timely preparedness, and close monitoring of every election-related activity, including training of polling staff, material management, and security deployment.

The DEO also reviewed the functioning of the Returning Officer (RO) Headquarters established for 27–Budgam Assembly Constituency and instructed the officials to maintain readiness for the upcoming electoral exercise.

Among others, the DEO was accompanied by the Returning Officer 27–AC Budgam, Chief Planning Officer Budgam, Dy. election officer Budgam, Assistant Returning Officer, and other concerned officers and officials of the election machinery.

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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.

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