DODA:   Deputy Commissioner Doda, Harvinder Singh on Thursday flagged off a dedicated voter registration van here  from the DC office complex aimed at facilitating the enrollment of eligible voters in the Panchayat Electoral Roll 2025.  The initiative is part of the special revision process, with January 1, 2025, as the qualifying date to determine voter eligibility. 

The van will visit different panchayats across the district, ensuring that no eligible citizen is left unregistered for the upcoming Panchayat elections. Accompanying the DC during the event were  Additional District Development Commissioner (ADDC) Pran Singh; Additional Deputy Commissioner (ADC) Sudershan Kumar; Chief Planning Officer (CPO) Manesh Kumar Manhas; Deputy District Election Officer Om Prakash and other district officers and officials. Their collective presence underscored the district administration's commitment to enhancing voter participation and ensuring a smooth and inclusive revision process.

The voter registration van is equipped with necessary resources and staffed with trained personnel to assist citizens in verifying their details, correcting errors, and enrolling new voters. Special emphasis is being placed on enrolling young voters who have recently turned 18 and other marginalized groups to promote inclusivity in the electoral process. DC Harvinder Singh urged all eligible residents to take advantage of this opportunity and ensure their participation in grassroots democracy.

The drive was part of a broader effort by the administration to promote awareness about the significance of voting in strengthening democratic institutions. Through such initiatives, the district aims to set an example of participatory governance and transparent electoral practices.

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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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