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, āThis tragic incident has affected many lives, but Kashmirās 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 hospitalās 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 victimsā rehabilitation and well-being.
In loving memory of Dr. Priya Ranjan: A mentor who treated me like family

I will always remember Dr. Priya Ranjan not only as the Chairman of JK Monitor, but as a mentor, guide and elder brother whose kindness profoundly shaped my life and work. Write a tribute at In Loving Memory Ā· Dr. Priya Ranjan
When he appointed me Editor-in-Chief of JK Monitor, he never treated me as an employee, but as a younger brother, offering warmth, trust, respect and invaluable guidance. I will always be grateful for his faith in me, his encouragement and the lessons he shared.
Dr. Ranjan was a rare and noble soulāhumble, compassionate, intellectually brilliant and always willing to help others. A visionary thinker, he believed in using knowledge and abilities to make a meaningful difference. His influence lives on through the people he guided, the work he inspired and the countless lives he touched.
For me, he will always be the elder brother who believed in me and guided me with affection. I will cherish his kindness and lessons forever. May his soul rest in eternal peace. He will be deeply missed and never forgotten.
(Ajmer Alam Wani)

