SHOPIAN: In a series of events aimed at promoting voter awareness under the Systematic Voters' Education and Electoral Participation (SVEEP) programme, multifarious activities including Rallies, Speeches, discussions etc were organized at different locations in Shopian district on the directions of the District Election Officer, Mohammad Shahid Saleem Dar.

The major event took place at the main chowk at Hermain tehsil, where a large crowd gathered to listen to speakers emphasising the importance of voting in the upcoming elections. The speakers highlighted the power of each vote in shaping the future, encouraging citizens to make informed choices.

Another significant event was held at the Kundalan, Shopian where locals participated with full enthusiasm and announcements were made on the significance of voting.

A similar SVEEP programme was also organized at the main chowk, Pinjora, where community members engaged in discussions on the voting process and its importance in a democratic setup.

Additionally, a well-attended rally took place at the Fruit Mandi Aglar, Shopian, where participants, including traders and fruit growers, actively joined in and the speakers urged the community to participate wholeheartedly in the democratic process.

These rallies are part of the wide SVEEP efforts to raise awareness among the public about their voting rights and responsibilities, ahead of the Assembly Elections 2024. The programme was organized under the supervision of Nodal Officer SVEEP.

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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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