KULGAM: Minister for Health & Medical Education, Social Welfare and Education, Sakeena Itoo, today convened a public outreach camp at Nagnard, D.H. Pora, Kulgam, to take stock of public issues and assess the developmental needs of the area.

The Minister, accompanied by officers of various departments, listened to issues of public importance raised by community members including demands related to civic amenities and welfare.

Interacting with the people, Sakeena Itoo underscored the importance of unity and collective efforts in ensuring holistic development of the area. She assured that all their genuine demands would be addressed in a phased manner.

She said road connectivity would be extended to far-flung areas and necessary steps would be taken to provide healthcare and education facilities through establishment of a dispensary, upgradation of the existing Middle School and improvement of mobile network connectivity.

The Minister directed the concerned departments to identify and address the highlighted issues on priority and ensure timely redressal of public grievances. She stressed that the benefits of government schemes and developmental initiatives must reach the deserving population.

On the occasion, the Minister distributed 106 solar lights among local residents. The camp was attended by SDM Noorabad, CMO Kulgam, CAO Kulgam, CEO Kulgam, CHO Kulgam, Tehsildar D.H. Pora, XEN PWD (R&B) D.H. Pora, AD FCS&CA Kulgam and CDPO D.H. Pora.

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A Profound Loss: JK Monitor Mourns the Passing of Founding Chairman Dr. Priya Ranjan

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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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