SRINAGAR: Rajya Sabha MP and senior BJP leader Gulam Ali Khatana today visited the victims and survivors of the Nowgam blast and met with affected families in Natipora, Police Colony Bemina, Qamarwari, and Ghazaliabad. During the visit, he assured the victims that Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah, and the Lieutenant Governor administration are fully committed to supporting them and will ensure all necessary relief and rehabilitation measures are provided.

While speaking to the families, Khatana said, ā€œThis tragic incident has affected many lives, but Kashmir’s spirit is unbreakable. The Union Government is with you, and every possible support will be provided for medical care, housing, and livelihood. Together, we will rebuild and ensure that the victims and their families receive justice, care, and security.ā€

Khatana personally interacted with the families, inquiring about their well-being and the support they require for medical treatment, housing repairs, and daily necessities. He emphasized that the Union Government is closely monitoring the situation and is determined to provide swift assistance to help the victims recover from the tragedy.

He also visited the UJALA Cygnus Kashmir Super Speciality Hospital, Nowgam, where he met medical staff and patients, appreciating the hospital’s role in providing timely and critical care to those affected by the blast. Khatana encouraged the community to remain resilient and assured that the government will continue to provide full support for the victims’ rehabilitation and well-being.

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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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