GANDERBAL: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Ganderbal, Jatin Kishore today inaugurated the Pulse Polio Immunization Drive at District Hospital Ganderbal. The launch marks the beginning of the district-wide immunization campaign aimed at protecting children from poliomyelitis and strengthening public health safeguards. 

On the occasion, the DC reiterated the administration’s commitment to achieving 100 percent immunization coverage. He urged parents to ensure that all eligible children are administered polio drops during the drive. Chief Medical Officer Ganderbal briefed the Deputy Commissioner that a total of 234 polio booths have been established in the district at District Hospital, Sub-district Hospital, PHCs, NTPHCs, etc to cater to over 48000 eligible children.

He informed that Polio Immunization will be a three day activity, with today children being administered drops at booth level while on 22 & 23 December, door-to-door survey will be held to cover left over children.

He also informed about the arrangements made to ensure smooth and effective implementation of the campaign across the district. The DC expressed satisfaction over the arrangements put in place for the smooth conduct of the drive.  Health officials, doctors, paramedical staff, and representatives of the district administration were present during the inauguration.

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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.

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