SRINAGAR: Minister for Health and Medical Education, Social Welfare and Education, Sakeena Itoo today visited JVC Hospital Bemina to inspect the functioning of various healthcare facilities and review patient care services being provided at the hospital.

During the visit, the Minister undertook a comprehensive tour of several departments of the hospital and assessed the availability of medical services, infrastructure, healthcare delivery systems and overall patient management.

The Minister also interacted with patients, attendants, doctors, paramedical staff and hospital administration to obtain first-hand feedback regarding the quality of treatment and functioning of the institution. She enquired about the availability of medicines, diagnostic facilities and other essential healthcare services being extended to the patients.

Emphasising the Government’s commitment towards strengthening public healthcare infrastructure, Sakeena Itoo directed the hospital authorities to ensure efficient patient care, improved sanitation, timely medical attention and smooth functioning of all departments. She stressed upon the medical staff to maintain utmost dedication and compassion while dealing with patients.

The Minister appreciated the efforts of doctors and healthcare workers for their continued service and urged them to work with greater coordination to further enhance healthcare delivery across the hospital.

She reiterated that the Government remains committed to providing accessible, affordable and quality healthcare facilities to the people and assured that all genuine requirements of the hospital would be addressed on priority.

Principal SKIMS Medical College, Medical Superintendent JVC Hospital Bemina, faculty members of different specialities and other senior officers of health department were also present on the occasion.

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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.

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