ANANTNAG: Minister for Health and Medical Education, Social Welfare and Education, Sakeena Itoo, conducted inspection of OPD and IPD sections of Maternity and Child Care Hospital (MCCH) here today, currently functioning from newly constructed block of Government Medical College (GMC), Anantnag. During the inspection, the Minister took stock of the facilities being provided for the newly born babies and children. She interacted with the doctors, staff and attendants and took appraisal from them about the facilities available.

While speaking on the occasion, Sakeena highlighted the government’s commitment towards strengthening healthcare infrastructure across Jammu and Kashmir. She said that the construction on newly announced 250-bed Maternity and Child Care Hospital will commence soon. “This new facility will significantly boost the Pediatric healthcare services in South Kashmir, ensuring better treatment and care for our children”, she stated.

The Minister said that due to the congestion at MCCH Sherbagh, we have shifted some sections of the hospital to this building, adding that in coming days more facilities will be developed here for the ease of patients. MLA Anantnag-West, Abdul Majeed Bhat (Larmi); MLA Shangus-Anantnag-East, Reyaz Ahmad Khan; Principal GMC Anantnag, Medical Superintendents and other concerned officers accompanied the Minister during the visit.

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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.

— Team JK Monitor

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