BANDIPORA: Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) for Sonawari Constituency, Advocate Hilal Akbar Lone today visited Hajin area to take stock of the situation following the collapse of a road due to cracks that developed near Sheikh Mohalla.

The MLA met local residents to take first hand appraisal of their concerns and assured them of prompt action. During his visit, Lone assured the public that, once the weather conditions improve, work on the road project will resume on a war footing basis.

Meanwhile, temporary measures are being implemented to prevent further deterioration of the road. MLA emphasized that the authorities are fully aware of the issue, and efforts are underway to provide relief to those affected.

He said the matter has been taken up with the concerned authorities, and assured the people that rehabilitation efforts will be carried out wherever possible. In addition to inspecting the situation in Hajin, MLA also visited Receiving Station Nadihal, Gujjarpati Aragam, Chanpal, Chapran and other adjacent areas to take stock of the situation amid incessant rains.

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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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