JAMMU: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today inaugurated the MRI and CT Scan Center at Swami Vivekananda Medical Mission (SVMM) Charitable Hospital in Ambphalla, Jammu. Member of Legislative Assembly (Udhampur East) Pawan Gupta, President SVMM Charitable Hospital Anil Gupta, Patron Dr. Subash Gupta, President Jammu Chamber of Commerce & Industry Arun Gupta, along with members of the hospital’s managing committee, faculty, staff, and other dignitaries were present on the occasion.

Speaking at the launch, the Chief Minister commended the hospital for its exceptional services to the people. He remarked that institutions like SVMM Charitable Hospital exemplify the spirit of service, providing affordable and quality healthcare. ā€œThe hospital operates like a private institution in terms of its services but ensures affordability, charging even lower than government hospitals,ā€ Omar Abdullah said.

Reflecting on the hospital’s journey, the Chief Minister acknowledged its humble beginnings as a single-room dispensary and praised its evolution into a reputable healthcare institution. ā€œThis transformation is truly remarkable and worthy of admiration,ā€ he added. The Chief Minister also lauded the hospital’s neo-natal section, noting with satisfaction that the recovery rate for infants in the ICU stands at an impressive 100 percent.

ā€œThis achievement is reassuring not only for the hospital but also for the parents whose children are being treated here,ā€ he said. On the occasion, the Chief Minister took a round of the hospital, inspecting various sections, and interacted with faculty members and patients alike to understand their experiences and concerns.

Emphasizing the importance of humanitarian service, Omar Abdullah remarked, ā€œTo serve God, we must serve humanity.ā€ The Chief Minister reiterated his government’s support for the hospital, promising assistance from his administration and cabinet colleagues to further strengthen its healthcare initiatives.

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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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