JAMMU: Former Jammu Deputy Mayor Baldev Singh Billawaria, following the directions of MLA Dr Narinder Singh & kick started the development work at Gangyal area in RS Pura-Jammu South Assembly constituency. This development work includes laying of tiles in the lanes and drains works will be done under the supervision of Jammu Municipal Corporation.

Speaking on the occasion, Billawaria said that this was a long pending demand of the local people and this demand has been fulfilled. He said that the Jammu Municipal Corporation department is taking special care of the drainage system & solved the water logging problems. He said that a delegation from this area contacted him with the demand about two months ago and he immediately instructed the Jammu Municipal Corporation (JMC) and today the construction work of drains and lanes was started.

He said that the drains are being constructed keeping in mind the norms, so that there is no problem in future. Billawaria said that the work being done by Jammu Municipal Corporation in the city now has no shortage of quality and this work will provide relief to the people for decades, not years. He said that no government till date has done as much development work in Jammu city as the Modi government has done in the Centre in a few years.

He listened to the demands of the general public of the area and assured that all their problems related to water supply, development of lanes, drains, and sanitation will be resolved as soon as possible. He assured the people that many other projects in the area will start soon and will be completed in a time bound manner. The local people expressed their gratitude to Billawaria for fulfilling the long pending demand of the area. Mandal President Ranjit Singh, Rakesh Sangral, Ashok Kumar, Rajinder Chib (Poppy), Dr. Kuldeep Gupta, Sherry Kumar, Punjab Singh, Anu Saini, Ajit Singh and other dignitaries were present.

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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