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RAMBAN: The first phase of randomization of Electronic Voting Machines (EVM) for General Election Legislative Assembly, 2024 was done here today under the supervision of District Election Officer (DEO), Ramban, Baseer-Ul-Haq Chaudhary in presence of representatives of political parties and senior officials. The first phase of randomization was done for allocation of Ballot Units, Control Units and VVPATs to two assembly segments of the district.

 256 EVMs along with CU and BU and 256 VVPATs were allocated to AC-54 (Ramban), similarly 291 EVMs along with BU and CU and 291 VVPATs for AC-55 (Banihal) were allocated for smooth conduct of the polling. Speaking on the occasion, the DEO Ramban said that the aim of randomization is to ensure free and fair elections with no human intervention as the randomization is being done by dedicated software for the purpose.

Earlier the DEO briefed the political representatives about the randomization process and assured them that all necessary arrangements have been put in place to ensure free and fair polls. The others present during the randomization were Dy. DEO, Abdul Jabar, DIO NIC, Prashant Kumar, ARO AC-54, and ARO- AC-55 Banihal.

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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.

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