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  • Lays foundation stones for Flood Protection works at Asthal and Reshipora

KULGAM: Minister for Health and Medical Education and Social Welfare, Sakeena Itoo, today visited Asthal village of Kulgam district and held a Public Darbar to interact with people and take stock of their developmental demands and grievances.

During the interaction, people from the area projected various issues and developmental demands before the Minister. She gave a patient hearing to the public and assured that all genuine demands would be addressed in a phased and time-bound manner.

On the occasion, the Minister laid the foundation stone of a flood protection work at Asthal, being executed under NABARD at an estimated cost of ₹834.44 lakh by the Flood Control Division Anantnag through Flood Control Sub-Division DH Pora. The project aims to safeguard the area against flood threats and protect agricultural land and public infrastructure.

Sakeena Itoo also laid the foundation stone of a flood protection work at village Reshipora under UT Capex, at an estimated cost of ₹75.27 lakh. The work is being executed by the Flood Control Division Anantnag through Flood Control Sub-Division DH Pora.

Addressing the gathering, the Minister reiterated the Government's commitment, under the leadership of Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, towards ensuring inclusive and equitable development. She said that public outreach programmes and direct interaction with people are vital for responsive and accountable governance.

The Minister directed the concerned departments to work in close coordination and ensure timely completion of developmental works. She assured the public that their welfare and developmental needs would continue to remain a priority.

On the occasion, the Minister also disbursed cheques amounting to ₹55 lakh among 10 beneficiaries under Mission YUVA to support the establishment of various business units.

The Minister was accompanied by ACD Bilal Ahmad Kamgar, CEO Fayaz Ahmad Mir, CMO Dr Showkat Hussain Parry, Tehsildar Pahloo, DYYSO, ALC, BDO and other concerned officers.

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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