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  • Inspects functioning of District Hospital Bandipora

BANDIPORA: Secretary Health and Medical Education, Dr. Syed Abid Rasheed Shah, on Thursday held a Mega Public Darbar at Conference Hall of Mini Secretariat  Bandipora.

Chairperson District Development Council Bandipora, Abdul Gani Bhat, Deputy Commissioner Shakeel ul Rehman, SSP Lakshay Sharma, Vice Chairperson DDC, Kousar Shafeeq, DDC members, ADDC Mohammad Ashraf Bhatt, ADC Umar Shafi Pandit, ACR Bandipora Shabir Ahmad Wani, CPO Mohammad Maqbool, CMO Dr. Rafi Ahmad Salathi, other senior officers of District Administration besides Civil Society Members and representatives of various delegations were present on the occasion.

The DDC members, ex-BDC members, and representatives of civil society presented various issues to the secretary, including the augmentation of infrastructure and human resources in health, education and other sectors, besides a host of other issues of public importance including enhancement of intake capacity in Gujjar Bakerwal Hostel from 50 to 100, establishment of Women's Degree College & establishment of Mini Secretariat at Sumbal.

On the occasion, Chairperson DDC Ab Gani Bhat also raised the issues of public importance.

Responding to the issues and grievances put forward, Dr. Abid Rasheed assured that all genuine issues would be prioritised and resolved promptly.

Secretary Health assured meticulous follow-up on all genuine issues and stated that some grievances would be resolved at the district level, while those requiring higher-level administrative intervention would be forwarded to concerned administrative  departments appropriately.

Dr. Abid Rasheed emphasized that the LG Administration is committed to listening to the public at the grassroots level and resolving grievances directly at the public's doorstep.

Later, Secretary Health also visited District Hospital Bandipora to take firsthand appraisal of healthcare facilities. He toured various wards and sections, including the drug counter, Emergency ward, X-ray, ECG, and other examination units, and interacted with patients to gather feedback on the services provided. He was accompanied by Deputy Commissioner, SSP, and ADC.

He said all issues, like resources augmentation and infrastructural issues will be addressed on priority in coordination with district administration.

Earlier, the Secretary inspected stalls set up by different departments in the lawns of Mini Secretariat Bandipora, showcasing government schemes and programmes.

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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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