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KULGAM: Minister for Education, Health and Social Welfare, Sakeena Itoo, today visited Kulgam and held a public darbar at Yaripora, where she interacted with the local residents and assessed their grievances and developmental concerns.

During the camp, people from different areas projected issues related to civic amenities, infrastructure, healthcare, education and other public welfare matters. The Minister assured them that their genuine concerns would be addressed in a time-bound manner through coordination with the concerned departments. Speaking on the occasion, she said that the government is working for welfare and development of the people.

 MLA Devsar Peerzada Feroze Ahmad Shah also said that the government is committed to betterment of the people and highlighted the developmental requirements of the area.

Later, the Minister visited Shahoo to take stock of the arrangements being put in place for the upcoming observance of Muharram-ul-Haram. She reviewed the preparations related to sanitation, drinking water, electricity, healthcare facilities, traffic management and other essential services to ensure the smooth conduct of the religious observance.

While interacting with the officers, Sakeena Itoo directed the concerned departments to work in close coordination and ensure that all necessary arrangements are completed well in advance. She emphasized the importance of providing all required facilities to the mourners and maintaining seamless public services during the occasion.

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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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