BANDIPORA: Deputy Commissioner Bandipora, Indu Kanwal Chib, launched the Intensified Pulse Polio Immunization (IPPI) Campaign-2025 at AAM Pazalpora on Sunday, marking the formal launch of the district-wide pulse polio drive.

On the occasion, the Deputy Commissioner administered polio drops to children and emphasized the importance of achieving complete immunization coverage, including in remote and hard-to-reach areas, to keep the district polio-free.

The Deputy Commissioner urged parents and community members to actively participate in the campaign. She highlighted the role of frontline health workers in reaching every household, especially in remote areas. She stressed coordinated efforts of health teams, supervisors and frontline workers for the successful implementation of the campaign.

Medical Superintendent District Hospital Bandipora, Deputy Chief Medical Officer Bandipora, Block Medical Officer Bandipora, along with other medical and paramedical staff, were present during the inauguration ceremony.

In addition, IPPI activities progressed smoothly across all three blocks of District Bandipora, including the snow-bound areas of Gurez. Vaccination teams were deployed at all the 370 designated Pulse Polio booths, ensuring comprehensive coverage. 

Adequate manpower, vaccine logistics and supervisory arrangements remained in place throughout the district, including at eight transit booths, to facilitate the uninterrupted conduct of the campaign.

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

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