SRINAGAR: Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah today informed the Legislative Assembly that the concerned agency had completed the remediation work of 15000 MT of legacy waste at Mand in Udhampur, whereas the Bio-mining of the remaining 27,000 MT of legacy waste on the site, under SBM (U), is under active consideration. He was responding to the Calling Attention Motion moved by MLA RS Pathania.

While calling attention motion about the dumping of garbage by Udhampur Municipality at Village Mand, RS Pathania said that the dumping has created an unbearable stink, diseases and un- aesthetic environment along with Jammu-Srinagar highway.

Responding to the motion, the Chief Minister said that the area was transferred to Municipal Council, Udhampur for establishment of Solid Waste Management Project for which the Municipal Council, Udhampur had invited tenders from potential bidders for Bio-mining of legacy waste located at Mand. He  said that the work for the Bio-Mining of legacy waste was started in March this year and the agency had already completed the remediation work of 15000 MT of legacy waste.

 The Chief Minister further informed the house that from time to time disinfectors are being deputed for fumigating the surrounding area of Mand site to avoid stinking and risk of spread of diseases in the surrounding areas. The Chief Minister further said that the site will continue to be used as a dumping site until the government identifies a suitable alternative.

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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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