SRINAGAR: Deputy Chief Minister, Surinder Choudhary, today conducted an extensive inspection of the ongoing development and construction works at SKIMS Medical College and Hospital Bemina, Srinagar. The works included construction of 250 bedded IPD block and College Laboratory block to be raised at an estimated cost of Rs 83.94 crore and Rs 88.23 crore respectively.

The visit was aimed at assessing the pace and quality of the construction activities being undertaken to upgrade the hospital's infrastructure. It was informed that IPD block will have 7 stories with facilities like wards in Orthopedic, Medicine, Psychiatry, Labour, Obstetrics, General Surgery along with administrative block, medial record section, board room and lecture theatre.

While inspecting the construction work on the IPD block, the Dy CM exhorted upon the executing agency to expedite the pace of work and ensure that all pending tasks are completed without further delay. The Dy CM directed the concerned officials to complete all the pending works within three months.

Highlighting the significance of infrastructure development in health sector, the Dy CM asked the officials to ensure strict adherence to set deadlines besides addressing any bottlenecks hindering the timely completion of such vital projects. He asked for ensuring strict adherence to all quality parameters while maintaining the timeliness for project completion.

The Deputy Chief Minister also called for regular monitoring and evaluation of ongoing works to ensure transparency and accountability. He emphasized the need for proper coordination among the executing agencies and called for close monitoring to avoid unnecessary delays. Director SKIMS, Professor Mohammad Ashraf Ganai; Principal MCH Bemina Dr. Fazal Kadir Parray; Chief Engineer (R&B),  Sajad Naqeeb; CE MED Kashmir Bodh Raj besides senior doctors and staff members were also present on the occasion.

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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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