• Construction of  New District Hospital & Critical Care Unit in full swing: Dr Bilal

BUDGAM: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Budgam, Dr. Bilal Mohi-ud-Din Bhat, today conducted an extensive visit to the under-construction 125-bedded state of art New District Hospital and the 100-bedded Critical Care Unit (CCU), both located in the Reshipora area of Budgam. During the site inspection, DC emphasised the importance of expediting the ongoing construction work to ensure the timely completion of these crucial healthcare projects. He highlighted that these facilities will significantly enhance the district’s healthcare infrastructure and provide advanced medical services to the residents.

Speaking on the occasion, DC stated that he was extremely encouraged by the rapid pace of development going on at these places. ā€œOur commitment to upgrading healthcare infrastructure is unwavering, and these new projects will play a pivotal role in providing advanced medical services to our community. The efforts and dedication of all involved are commendable, and I am confident that these institutions will soon set new benchmarks in patient care and emergency services,ā€ he added.

Dr Bilal said that district administration along with R&B and health department is working in a focused manner to ensure that both these key projects of the district are completed at the earliest, paving the way for their dedication to the public ahead of its scheduled timeline. The completion of the hospital and critical care unit will play a pivotal role in addressing healthcare needs in Budgam, particularly in providing specialized care and critical medical facilities to patients within the district, he added,

DC said that regular and consistent monitoring of the projects is being conducted to ensure that teething issues, if any, are addressed real time with multi-departmental coordination to achieve before schedule completion and seamless progress. DC was accompanied by Executive Engineers R&B, AEEs and representatives of executing agencies.

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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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