• Inaugurates healthcare facilities; reviews development works

CHARAR-E-SHARIEF: Speaker, Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly and MLA Charar-e-Sharief, Abdul Rahim Rather, today conducted an extensive tour of his constituency to review ongoing developmental works besides inaugurating key healthcare facilities. During the visit, the Speaker inaugurated newly established Dental and Digital X-Ray units at PHC Hayatpora, marking a significant enhancement in healthcare services available to the local residents.

Rahim Rather, later, visited the Sub-District Hospital (SDH) Nagam, where he interacted with the doctors, paramedical staff and the public. Responding to their grievances and developmental concerns, the Speaker assured them that the government is fully committed towards strengthening the healthcare infrastructure and addressing the public needs on priority.

As part of the tour, the Speaker also inspected the PHC Sursyaar, where he inaugurated a digital X-ray plant. He, later, addressed a public darbar in Sursyaar where he assures the residents that PHC Sursyaar will soon function 24×7, providing round-the-clock patient care and improved medical services.

Rahim Rather also visited the PHC Kremshore where he interacted with the doctors, paramedical staff and the public. The residents of the area expressed hope that the visit of the Speaker would expedite long-pending development works across the region. During the constituency tour, the Speaker was accompanied by Director Health Services Kashmir, Deputy Director Health, CMO Budgam, SDMs of Chadoora and Khansahib besides BMOs of Chadoora, Khansahib along with other senior officials.

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.

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