UDHAMPUR: The historic three-day Sudhmahadev mela in Sub Division Chenani of Udhampur district commenced today. Thousands of devotees visited the holy Sudhmahadev temple to seek the blessings of Lord Shiva on the first day of the mela.

MLA Chenani Balwant Singh Mankotia formally inaugurated the mela in the presence of Mela Officer Pankaj Singh and other officers of the district administration, alongside the general public.

Addressing the gathering, the Chief Guest congratulated the people and said such occasions reflect our rich cultural and religious heritage and also help strengthen brotherhood and communal harmony in the area. He stressed the importance of preserving culture and traditional values and called for promoting the mela as an integral part of local culture. The MLA also appreciated the arrangements made by the district administration.

Various government departments set up stalls to inform the public about schemes for the socio-economic upliftment of the people. The MLA also inspected the stalls.

Students of various educational institutions, along with local folk artists, presented folk dances and cultural programmes depicting the traditions of the area, which the audience appreciated.

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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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