SRINAGAR: The 59th Endocrinology Masterclass, organized by the Centre for Chronic Disease Control (CCDC) and BRIDGE Centre for Digital Health, successfully concluded with an engaging inter-institutional quiz session on puberty and its disorders.

The highly competitive event saw participation from leading medical institutions across India, featuring discussions on key endocrinology topics such as physiology of puberty, precocious and delayed puberty, and syndromes & variants of normal pubertal development.

The session was chaired by Prof. Rakesh Kumar Sahay, Professor & Head, Department of Endocrinology, Osmania Medical College, Hyderabad, and conducted by a panel of distinguished Quiz Masters.

The quiz featured four teams representing JIPMER Puducherry, GMC Srinagar, Seth GS Medical College & KEM Hospital Mumbai, and P D Hinduja Hospital Mumbai. After an intense battle of knowledge and quick thinking, Team B from Government Medical College (GMC) Srinagar emerged as the champions.

The winning team  consisted of Dr. Basharat Quyoom Dar and Dr. Md Ejaz Alam,Superspeciality DNB (DrDNB) students from Deptt of Endocrinology GMC Srinagar Their remarkable performance and deep understanding of pediatric endocrinology secured them the top spot.

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
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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