HANDWARA: In order to ensure smooth polling, EVM, VVPAT training programme was today organized by the District Election Office Kupwara at Environment Hall Handwara and Town Hall Handwara. The training programme was chaired by Additional Deputy Commissioner (ADC) Handwara, Aziz Ahmad Rather who is also Returning Officer (RO), 05-Handwara AC.

The training was imparted in two sessions by District level master Trainer (DLMT), Syed Mohamed Farooq Geelani. In the first session, 100 employees were given a brief description of EVM, VVPAT and documentation. The RO impressed upon all employees to be neutral and impartial in the poll conducting process.

The 2nd session was attended by another group of 100 employees, who were also given hands-on training of EVM, VVPAT and documentation. During both the sessions, Form 12 was distributed & collected from the employees.

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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.

— Team JK Monitor

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