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JAMMU: To ensure that basic facilities reach the doorsteps of the people, former Deputy Mayor Jammu and senior BJP leader Baldev Singh Billawaria is actively addressing public grievances by organizing Public Darbars across the Jammu area. Continuing his outreach, Billawaria recently listened to the concerns of residents at a Public Darbar held in Darap Panchayat, RS Pura-Jammu South constituency.

During the event, Billawaria emphasized the importance of Public Darbars in informing people about the party's ideology and government schemes. He highlighted that BJP leaders and activists are committed to engaging with the community beyond election periods, participating in both their joys and sorrows.

A key demand raised at the Darbar was the need to pave the road connecting Shiv Nagar Mohalla to Darap Panchayat, which has remained in a rough condition for years, with inadequate drainage facilities. Local residents expressed their frustration over the lack of attention to this issue. Billawaria assured them that the concerned department has been informed, and the development work will commence soon following the completion of the tender process.

Additionally, Sohan Singh Katal from Darap Panchayat requested the beautification of crematoriums in Darap and Shergarh, including the construction of a blacktopped road, a bathing place, seating arrangements, and lighting facilities. Girdhari Lal from Khawaskhan village called for the construction of a bridge to benefit the residents of Khawaskhan and Shergarh. Billawaria pledged to address these demands, ensuring appropriate arrangements for funerals and lighting.

Billawaria promised to bring these issues to the attention of Jammu MP Jugal Kishore Sharma, aiming to provide basic facilities to the people at their doorsteps. He expressed gratitude to the people of Darap Panchayat for their enthusiastic support during the Lok Sabha elections and committed to completing pending development works in the Panchayat. He assured that all government schemes would reach the public, and he would work diligently towards this goal.

The event was attended by Former Naib Sarpanch Ashwani Kumar, Lambardar Rajinder Kumar, Panch Suman Devi, Billa Beli, Mohan Singh, Jaswant Singh, and other local leaders.

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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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