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JAMMU: Red Ribbon club, Government Degree College Marh, in collaboration with Department of Immunohematology and Transfusion Medicine, Govt. Medical College, Jammu, National Blood Transfusion Council (NACO) and JKACS, Jammu organized a maiden Blood donation camp in the college premises under the supervision of Principal Prof (Dr.) Rakesh kumar Koul.

About 70 Students participated in the blood drive and donated blood. The Principal urged the students to actively participate in this virtuous act. He noted that blood donation was one of the best ways to thank humanity and God. “Besides, saving precious lives of our fellow citizens during tough times, it helps the donor by activating the bone marrow, lowering blood pressure and leading to various other health benefits,” he added.

Dr. Taseer Mehraj (Sr. IHBT) from GMC Jammu raised awareness among the college students about the importance of blood donation and his team including Savita (Sr. Staff Nurse), Renu Sharma (Sr. Staff Nurse), Sonu (Counsellor), Badal (MTS),  Rafiq, Pawan Sharma accompanied him in the double Decker bus. The camp was organized by Red Ribbon Club convenor Prof. Anjana Chib and coordinated by Dr. Shakun Sharma and Dr. Sheetal Sharma.

The Principal of the college appreciated the indefatigable efforts of team of medical GMC, Jammu and college faculty (Red Ribbon Club) especially Prof. Anjana Chiba and Dr. Shakun Sharma for organizing the Blood donation Camp in the college.

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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Your voice can reach the world: At JK Monitor, we firmly believe that every well-researched idea has the power to inspire change beyond geographical boundaries. We are delighted to share an encouraging message from one of our esteemed contributors, Dr. Rakesh Verma (J&K Forest Services). “His article, ‘When Trees Become Rights-Bearing Citizens: A Lesson from Canada for India’s Ecological Future,’ published on JK Monitor, received appreciation from La Compagnie des Papillons Bleus, the French non-profit organisation that founded and promotes the Universal Declaration of Tree Rights.”.  Read the message here