BANDIPORA: The  Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA) for Sonawari Constituency, of Bandipora  District, Advocate Hilal Akbar Lone on Saturday laid the foundation stone for a new 06 roomed double storey school building at Secondary School Vijpara Hajin. The MLA accompanied by Executive Engineer R&B Sumbal Mushtaq Ahmad and  other concerned officials laid the foundation stone in presence of Chairman District Development Council Ab Gani Bhat.

Giving details, ExEn R&B Sumbal said that the construction of the new 06 roomed double storey building is being undertaken with an estimated cost of Rs.80 lakh. He  informed that work for Rs.75.45 lakh  has been advertised, with Rs.59.95 lakh already allotted for the execution of the project. During his visit to Vijpara, MLA Hilal Akbar Lone also inspected various ongoing infrastructure projects in the area, assessing their physical progress.

He urged the concerned departments and executing agencies to ensure the timely completion of these works, emphasizing the importance of adhering to set deadlines. Later, the MLA  interacted with local residents, listened to their grievances, and assured them that their genuine issues will be addressed  on priority.

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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