JAMMU: Former Deputy Mayor Jammu and senior BJP leader Baldev Singh Billawaria listened to the 121st episode of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's popular 'Mann Ki Baat' at booth number 36 of Ward 47 Bahu Fort in Jammu.

Billawaria accompanied with Booth level workers, villagers, children, women and men joined to listen to the 'Mann Ki Baat' program. Speaking on the occasion, Billawaria said that the Prime Minister gives a message to the people of the country every month through the 'Mann Ki Baat' program. Through this program, Prime Minister Narendra Modi directly speaks his Mann Ki Baat to the public on various issues of the country which increases the attachment of the public towards him.

He said that the Mann Ki Baat program is very important and the entire countrymen eagerly wait for this program. Billawaria said that PM Narendra Modi has also given a clear message regarding the Pahalgam attack that the families of the tourists who have been killed will definitely get justice and the terrorists will not be spared under any circumstances. He said that along with the mountains, apple farming has been successful in Karnataka as well.

This is an inspiration for farmers that they can make any work successful with their efforts, he added. After this, silence was observed for the peace of the souls of the innocent tourists killed in Pahalgam. Sumit Kumar, Surendra Patyal, Captain Moti Lal, Pandit Kushal Chand, Mukhtiyar Singh, Akshay Sagotra and others were present on this occasion.

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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Your voice can reach the world: At JK Monitor, we firmly believe that every well-researched idea has the power to inspire change beyond geographical boundaries. We are delighted to share an encouraging message from one of our esteemed contributors, Dr. Rakesh Verma (J&K Forest Services). “His article, ‘When Trees Become Rights-Bearing Citizens: A Lesson from Canada for India’s Ecological Future,’ published on JK Monitor, received appreciation from La Compagnie des Papillons Bleus, the French non-profit organisation that founded and promotes the Universal Declaration of Tree Rights.”.  Read the message here