KUPWARA: Tshewang Gyachho Bhutia, General Observer 4-Lolab AC, on Wednesday visited Media Certification & Monitoring Centre (MCMC) Kupwara, and Integrated District Election Control Room set up at District Information Office and reviewed the functioning of these two pivotal offices for ensuring free, fair and transparent elections in the District.

On the occasion, the General Observer inspected the documentation of MCMC, MCC violations and complaints in the mainstream media and Social media. He also took first hand appraisal of the action taken report of the violations.

He was informed that the dedicated team of MCMC during their scanning of various platforms of media identified various cases of violations since the announcement of elections to the J&K Legislative Assembly which were processed for redressal.

Besides, General Observer was briefed regarding the other functions performed by the MCMC including Pre-Certification of Advertisements, and preparation of daily and weekly reports on Paid News and Political Advertisements in Media.

While interacting with the staff, General Observer expressed satisfaction with the overall functioning of the centre and directed to remain more vigilant in view of the approaching poll day and report any content immediately that has the potential of creating law and order issues during the election.

Reviewing the functioning of Integrated Control Room, General Observer inspected the number of grievances registered by the electorate of the district on C-vigil, status of permissions on ENCORE and the measures taken for redressal of the complaints and grievances. He checked FSTs, SSTs via live streamlining.

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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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