UDHAMPUR: Member Legislative Assembly Pawan Kumar Gupta today inaugurated the construction work of the Dehail to Bakal road in Village Hartaryan being executed under NABARD scheme. The road project carries a tender cost of ₹3.56 crore and an allotted cost of ₹2.85 crore. The road project will significantly improve connectivity in the rural area and provide the local population better access to essential services and markets.

Several prominent persons and dignitaries were also present at the inauguration ceremony including District Development Council Chairman Lal Chand. In his address, MLA Gupta emphasised the union government’s commitment to strengthening rural infrastructure and ensuring timely and quality development. He assured that the construction work would be completed efficiently and with full transparency. Local residents expressed their gratitude for this long-awaited project and appreciated the efforts of all the leaders for bringing meaningful development to their area.

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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