JAMMU: In a significant step toward enhancing urban greenery and beautifying public spaces, a groundbreaking ceremony was held today for the construction of four new vertical gardens across Jammu city by the Member Legislative Assembly Jammu East, Yudhvir Sethi and Commissioner Jammu Municipal Corporation, Dr. Devansh Yadav.

The newly identified locations for the upcoming vertical gardens include the stretch from Bikram Chowk to Government College for Women, Gandhi Nagar, the Rehari area, the SMGS wall along Shalimar Road and the area in front of the Civil Secretariat.

These green installations are expected to significantly uplift the visual appeal of these busy corridors. An amount of Rs 422. 09 lakh has been allocated for the construction of these vertical gardens at the four designated sites.

Jammu City has already witnessed the success of a vertical garden project, developed from the Bus Stand to Jewel Chowk, where lush green plants now adorn the flyover zone, adding charm to one of the city’s most bustling areas. Building on this achievement, the new vertical gardens aim to extend the greenery further across the urban landscape.

Speaking on the occasion, MLA Yudhvir Sethi emphasized that the creation of such vibrant vertical gardens will greatly contribute to enhancing the beauty and environmental quality of Jammu city.

Dr. Yadav highlighted that special provisions have been incorporated to ensure the long-term maintenance, plantation and irrigation of these gardens so they remain healthy and visually appealing throughout the year.

Among others present were Deputy Commissioner North JMC, Sanjay Badyal, Joint Commissioner Works Firdous Ahmed Qazi, Executive Engineer Project Division Lokesh Gupta, besides heads of other wings.

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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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