• 251 Polling Stations Established by ECI in the District

SHOPIAN:  The Shopian administration is fully prepared for a significant, participatory, and inclusive Assembly election during the first phase of voting, scheduled for September 18.  Shopian District is divided into two Assembly constituencies, Zainapora and Shopian, with a total of 2,09,039 registered voters.

This electorate includes 1,04,882 males, 1,04,150 females, and 7 transgender voters.  To facilitate the voting process, the Election Commission of India (ECI) has established 251 polling stations across both constituencies, ensuring that every registered voter has the opportunity to participate in the democratic process.

 Assembly Constituency (AC) 37 - Shopian has a balanced voter distribution, with a total of 1,00,546 registered voters. This constituency includes 50,748 male voters, 49,793 female voters, and 5 transgender voters. To accommodate these voters, 122 polling stations have been allocated, underscoring the constituency’s importance in the district’s electoral landscape.

Meanwhile, AC-36 Zainapora has 1,08,493 registered voters, consisting of 54,134 males, 54,357 females, and 2 transgender voters. The ECI has set up 129 polling stations in this constituency to ensure comprehensive and inclusive electoral participation.

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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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