BANDIPORA: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Bandipora, Indu Kanwal Chib, today presided over the TB Free Panchayat Award Ceremony 2025 held at the Conference Hall of the DC Office, Bandipora, under the TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyan.

The programme was attended by Chief Medical Officer Bandipora, Dr. Bhajan Kour, senior officers of the Health Department, representatives of Panchayati Raj Institutions, and other stakeholders. 

On the occasion, 25 Gram Panchayats of the district were conferred with the Gold Category TB Free Panchayat Award for achieving and sustaining TB Free Panchayat Status during the year 2025.

Addressing the gathering, the Deputy Commissioner congratulated the award-winning Panchayats and appreciated the dedicated efforts of the Health Department, Panchayati Raj Institutions, frontline health workers, and the community in strengthening tuberculosis prevention, early detection, treatment adherence, and public awareness under the National TB Elimination Programme (NTEP).

She said the recognition reflects the collective commitment of all stakeholders towards the goal of a TB-Mukt Bharat and urged all Panchayats to sustain the momentum through active community participation, timely diagnosis and quality healthcare services. On the occasion, the DC encouraged all Panchayats to continue working collectively towards making Bandipora, a TB-free district.

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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.

— Team JK Monitor

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