BANDIPORA: The Bandipora District Administration cricket team  secured a victory in a  friendly cricket match held under the Systematic Voter Education and Electoral Participation (SVEEP) initiative. The match, played at  S. k stadium Bandipora , featured a thrilling contest between the District Administration team and the Bandipora Legends.

The event was inaugurated by the District Election Officer, Manzoor Ahmad Qadri, who emphasized that the match aimed to enhance voter awareness and engage the community in the electoral process. In his address, the District Election Officer encouraged the public to participate enthusiastically in the electoral process, underscoring the importance of active civic engagement.

The Administration team, led by the Deputy District Election Officer (DyDEO), Mohammad Rafeeq Bhat comprised  officers  including the Additional District Development Commissioner Mohammad Ashraf Bhatt, Chief Education Officer (CEO), Kishore Kumar, DSWO Sahir Majeed, DIO Aadil Manzoor Wani, DyCEO Dr. G. M Pujoo, SVEEP Coordinator Arsallan Habib,  and Coordinator Man Power and trainings Mir  Irfan Maqbool. 

Padmashree Faisal Ali Dar, Brand Ambassador SVEEP activities, a key participant in the District  Administration Bandipora  team, took the opportunity to emphasise the critical role of youth in the electoral process. He underscored the importance of young voters in shaping the future of democracy and encouraged their active involvement in the electoral system. 

Later, a football match was also  held under SVEEP at the same venue featuring first-time voters providing a platform for new voters to engage with the electoral process in a dynamic and interactive way. The participation of first-time voters highlighted the importance of involving youth and new voters in civic activities and electoral education.

The event successfully combined recreational activities with electoral education providing an engaging platform for new voters to participate in electoral activities and encouraged them to actively spread the message of voter engagement and civic responsibility.

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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.

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