UDHAMPUR: Member Legislative Assembly Chenani Balwant Singh Mankotia today held a public outreach camp at Sudhmahadev, where a large number of people from nearby villages participated and putforth their grievances.

The local people projected several issues related to drinking water supply, road connectivity, power supply, school facilities, hospital facilities and other local issues. Residents also highlighted difficulties being faced due to matters related to the Patnitop Development Authority.

The MLA gave a patient hearing to the public issues in the presence of the officers of stakeholder departments. He directed the officials to take immediate action and ensure that the genuine issues of the people are resolved at the earliest.

Several issues were addressed and resolved on the spot, while instructions were issued to the concerned departments for prompt follow-up action. The MLA also announced Rs 10 lakh from the Constituency Development Fund for various development works in the Sudhmahadev area to further strengthen local infrastructure and public facilities.

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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