KATHUA: In preparation for the Assembly Elections, Expenditure Observer Atesham Ansari today chaired a meeting with the members of Expenditure Monitoring Cell in the Conference Hall of DC office complex, here today. District Election Officer Dr. Rakesh Minhas, Liaison Officer with the Observer Shokat Mehmood, Nodal Officer for MCMC Neeraj Bhargav, Nodal Officer for the Expenditure Monitoring Cell Anirudh Khajuria and other concerned officials were also present.

The Expenditure Observer emphasized the importance of strict adherence to the Election Commission of India (ECI) guidelines. “These guidelines ensure a level playing field for all contesting candidates by enforcing a maximum expenditure ceiling of Rs 40 lakhs”, he added. Mr. Ansari urged the teams to gain thorough knowledge of the relevant provisions of the Representation of People’s Act to ensure proper conduct.

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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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