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

BANDIPORA: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Bandipora, Indu Kanwal Chib, today chaired a comprehensive review meeting to assess the functioning of healthcare institutions and the delivery of essential services in Sub-Division Gurez, with particular focus on preparedness during the ongoing winter season.

During the meeting, the Deputy Commissioner reviewed the status of healthcare infrastructure, availability of manpower, and overall service delivery. Emphasis was laid on the effective and optimal utilization of available resources to further strengthen healthcare services and ensure uninterrupted patient care during winter.

The review covered key aspects including the functioning of health facilities, availability of ambulances, oxygen support systems, diagnostic services, operation theatres, blood storage units, and maternal healthcare facilities. 

It was informed during the meeting that, as a precautionary winter measure, most of the pregnant women expected to deliver over the next two months have already been shifted to District Headquarters Bandipora to ensure timely access to advanced maternal and neonatal care.

Progress under major national health programmes such as Ayushman Bharat, ABHA, Non-Communicable Disease (NCD) screening, and RBSK was also assessed. Functional services including laboratories, X-ray, ECG, major operation theatres, and Ayushman Bharat counters were reviewed in detail.

The Deputy Commissioner also reviewed the progress of ongoing works being executed by the Executive Engineer, R&B Gurez, and assessed the preparedness of the Mechanical Engineering Division, Gurez, to meet winter exigencies. She was informed that snow clearance machinery had been kept in readiness and that adequate stocks of fuel, lubricants, generators, and firewood had been ensured to maintain essential services during adverse weather conditions.

Emphasizing the importance of patient-friendly healthcare services and uninterrupted delivery of essential facilities amid the ongoing winter season, the Deputy Commissioner directed the concerned departments to maintain a high level of preparedness and ensure timely, accessible, and quality healthcare services for the people of Gurez.

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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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