• There is a huge scope for business & industry houses of J&K for contribution under CSR in health & education sectors: Andrabi 

PULWAMA: Chairperson of Jammu and Kashmir Waqf Board Dr Syed Darakhshan Andrabi today inaugurated the 'Indian-Oil Heart-Clinic on Wheels' in Hall Pulwama. This unique initiative has the collaboration of Gauri Koul Foundation with the Indian Oil Corporation Limited under Corporate Social Responsibility. The prominent persons present on the occasion included Member Parliament Mian Altaf Ahmad, eminent cardiologist of the country & the head of Gauri Koul Foundation Dr Upendra Koul, Arif Akhtar (GM-HR, CSR IOCL), M A Pathan (Formerly CEO IOCL), Dr Zubair Saleem & Businessman Mushtaq Chaya.

This launching event was held at an impressive function at Hall hamlet of Pulwama. A large number of local personalities, medicos, civil society representatives were also present. Speaking on the occasion Dr Andrabi congratulated Dr U Kaul & IOC for this nobe initiatives. "Such CSR projects play important role in helping people at the grassroots. On wheels cardiology clinic will be a great boon for the ailing people.

We have to think out of box to upgrade and enhance the medical facilities for the people", said Dr Andrabi. She hailed the efforts of Dr Kaul in helping the patients from his home place out of turn and also for his extensive awareness and rehabilitation initiatives. Dr Andrabi appealed to the local businessmen to enhance their contribution in upgrading our health and education sectors particularly in rural areas.

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

       LOOK_HERE.jpg Esteemed readers, for your convenience, we have categorized our news publishing into following 👇

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