In loving memory of Dr. Priya Ranjan: A mentor who treated me like family

BHADERWAH: A meeting on the TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyan (Jan Bhagidari) was held today in the office chamber of Additional Deputy Commissioner (ADC) Bhaderwah Anil Kumar Thakur to review tuberculosis control activities and strengthen measures for a TB-free sub-division.

During the meeting, it was informed that 34 TB patients have been identified in the block, with 19 TB-free panchayats, 12 high-risk areas and 32 Nikshay Mitras actively supporting the programme. The meeting also reviewed implementation of the Nikshay App, basic life support, differentiated TB care and community participation through NCC and My Bharat volunteers.

Several decisions were taken including strengthening TB awareness campaigns, ensuring installation of the Nikshay TB App by all concerned staff, conducting regular TB and Non-Communicable Disease (NCD) screening camps, requesting officers under the Nikshay Mitra Initiative to provide one Nikshay Basket to TB patients on the fifth and 15th of every month, organising monthly medical camps and displaying IEC banners in government offices. Weekly TB screening camps and Nikshay Mitra support for patients will also be intensified.

Among those present were Block Medical Officer Bhaderwah Dr Varsha Sharma, Dr Yasir (BNO), NCC Officer HSS (Boys) Bhaderwah Arif Rana and NCC Officer HSS (Girls) Bhaderwah Anku, besides representatives from the BDO Office, GDC Bhaderwah and CDPO Office.

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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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