GANDERBAL: The final expenditure reconciliation meeting for the Legislative Assembly Election candidates from the Kangan and Ganderbal constituencies was held today at the Mini Secretariat in Ganderbal. The meeting, chaired by Expenditure Observer, Ashok Gautam, focused on reviewing and reconciling the campaign expenses reported by candidates to ensure compliance with electoral norms.

Deputy Commissioner (DC) Ganderbal, Shyambir, along with the Deputy District Election Officer, other district officials, contesting candidates, and their election agents, attended the meeting. The expenditure scrutiny included a detailed examination of the candidates' abstract statements, expenditure registers, and supporting documentation, such as receipts, invoices, and bank statements.

The purpose of this review was to confirm that all campaign spending aligns with legal and ethical standards, promoting transparency in the electoral process. Additionally, the reconciliation involved a thorough comparison of candidates' declared expenditures with shadow registers maintained by the Election Office to monitor actual spending. This meticulous monitoring and reconciliation process is crucial for ensuring transparency and upholding fair election practices within 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.

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