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RAMGARH: The 62nd Martyrdom Day of Shaheed Bachan Singh, who was posthumously awarded the Shaurya Chakra for his exceptional bravery, was solemnly commemorated in Barota, Ramgarh. The event was attended by Dr. Devinder Kumar Manyal, MLA Ramgarh, who paid tribute to the brave martyr and honored his supreme sacrifice in the service of the nation. The ceremony was a powerful reminder of the lasting legacy of Shaheed Bachan Singh and his exemplary courage.  

In his address, Dr. Manyal expressed deep respect for the martyr, emphasizing his unwavering dedication to the nation, which continues to inspire the people of Ramgarh. He called upon the community to remember the sacrifices made by such heroes, whose actions played a vital role in securing the country’s freedom and safety.  

Following the commemoration, Dr. Manyal visited the villages of Ramloo Brahmana, Kalah, and Swankha, where he interacted with residents and expressed his heartfelt gratitude for their continued support in electing him as their MLA. Dr. Manyal thanked the people of Ramgarh for entrusting him with the responsibility of representing them and assured them of his unwavering commitment to their well-being and development.  

During his visits, Dr. Manyal reiterated his focus on advancing the Ramgarh constituency by addressing critical issues such as infrastructure, healthcare, education, and other services. He emphasized the importance of continued cooperation between the people and their elected representatives to ensure the region’s growth and prosperity.  

Dr. Manyal also responded promptly to the local community's concerns regarding the cleanliness of ponds in the region. In light of residents' requests, he took immediate action by contacting the BDO of Ramgarh to begin a pond-cleaning initiative. A dedicated team was quickly mobilized to clean the identified ponds, which hold significant environmental and cultural importance for the community.  

Dr. Manyal expressed his firm commitment to ensuring that the concerns of the local community are addressed effectively and efficiently. He stressed the importance of maintaining cleanliness in public spaces and assured the residents that such efforts would continue, leading to long-term improvements in sanitation and hygiene.  

Present on the occasion were Chairman DDC Samba Keshav Dutt Sharma, Former BDC Chairman Darshan Singh, BDO Ramgarh Mukesh Sharma, Lakhbir Singh, former Sarpanch Bharat Bhushan, Shamsher Singh Mandal Pardhan, Swankha Mandal General Secretary Naveen Sharma, and Binder Singh.

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