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JAMMU: Senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader and former Jammu Municipal Corporation (JMC) Councillor, Sanjay Kumar Baru, held a detailed meeting with Executive Engineer, UEED, Ashwani Khajuria at the latter’s office in Narwal, Jammu, to discuss pressing civic issues concerning wards of Talab Tillo Area especially Ward-41 and adjoining areas.

During the interaction, Sanjay Kumar Baru highlighted several public utility issues affecting the residents. He specifically discussed the ongoing comprehensive sewage project being implemented in Ward-41 and nearby localities. He pointed out that the work under the project has remained in progress and couldn't get completed due to certain reasons and now urged the department for its immediate revival and completion within a stipulated timeframe.

Baru expressed deep concerns over the inconvenience caused to the public due to prolonged digging of roads and lanes for various projects, which has also resulted in accidents at some locations. He emphasized the need for adequate safety measures, proper barricading, and timely restoration of roads under construction to ensure public safety and convenience.

The senior BJP leader also appreciated the prompt action taken by Officers of UEED and JMC departments in cleaning the nallahs that were blocked following recent heavy rainfall, thereby preventing major waterlogging and inconvenience to public at large.

Further, he strongly advocated for the completion of the left-out portion of the nallah flowing from Akhnoor Road (Durga Nagar) towards Chaman Vihar and Kabir Colony. He suggested that the work be taken up under available schemes  AMRUT 2.0 and the Disaster Relief Fund to safeguard the area from potential natural disasters in the future. He also stressed the importance of crate work to repair and strengthen the nallah walls to prevent overflow and damage to nearby residential areas.

Sanjay Kumar Baru again requested the Executive Engineer to conduct a joint field visit to areas such as Wazir Lane, Hazuri Bagh, and adjoining localities along with concerned officials, to assess ground-level issues firsthand.

Executive Engineer Ashwani Khajuria patiently listened to the concerns raised and assured that all necessary steps would be taken by the department to address the issues and mitigate public hardships. He informed that the Detailed Project Report (DPR) for the nallah has already been prepared and efforts are underway to secure financial allocations for the remaining works under various schemes and budgetary heads.

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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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