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KATHUA: The first phase of randomization of Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) for the upcoming Assembly Elections-2024 was conducted today here under the supervision of District Election Officer, Kathua Dr. Rakesh Minhas (DC). The event took place in the presence of designated Returning Officers of all six constituencies and representatives from the political parties.

The randomization allocated a total of 141 EVMs for 94 Polling Stations for 63-Bani, 195 EVMs for 130 Polling Stations for 64-Bani, 160 EVMs for 107 Polling Stations for 65-Basohli, 198 EVMs for 132 Polling Stations for 66-Jasrota, 196 EVMs for 131 Polling Stations for 67-Kathua and 165 EVMs for 110 Polling Stations of 68 Hiranagar assembly constituency.

Dr. Rakesh Minhas highlighted that the primary objective of the randomization process is to ensure transparent, free, and fair elections devoid of any human intervention. The randomization was carried out using dedicated software designed for this purpose. Before the randomization took place, the District Election Officer briefed political representatives about the process, reassuring them of the comprehensive arrangements in place to guarantee fair polls.

Subsequent randomization phases will determine the specific allocation of EVMs to polling stations in the upcoming phases. The list of EVMs post randomisation were handed over to all political parties present. Among others present were ADC Kathua Ranjit Singh, Nodal Officer EVM Nagesh Singh and DIO NIC Vevek Sharma were also present.

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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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