BALTAL  (SONAMARG): In order to take first hand appraisal of the Health facilities being put in place  for the upcoming Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra, Secretary  Health and Medical Education, Dr. Syed Abid Rasheed Shah, today visited Base Camp Hospital Baltal and Primary Health Centre  Sonamarg. Director Health Services Kashmir, Dr Jahangeer Bakhshi , accompanied the Secretary during the visit.

At the 100-bedded Base Camp Hospital in Baltal, the Secretary inspected critical medical facilities including Intensive Care Unit, trauma care section and oxygen generation plant besides accommodation infrastructure for the staff. He also visited PHC Sonamarg and inspected various section of the health facility. The Secretary emphasized the need for complete readiness of all medical services well before commencement of the pilgrimage season.

He issued clear directives to all medical officers and yatra staff, stressing the importance of maintaining 24/7 emergency services, establishing efficient patient referral systems and ensuring adequate stock of essential medicines. Special emphasis was placed on coordination between the Base Camp Hospital, PHC Sonamarg and all medical teams along the yatra route. Dr. Abid reiterated the administration's focus on delivering prompt, efficient, and compassionate healthcare services throughout the pilgrimage period.

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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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