• Distributes Nutritional Kits among TB Patients

KULGAM: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Kulgam, Shahzad Alam, today visited District Hospital Kulgam to review healthcare facilities and patient care services being provided at the hospital. During the visit, the DC inspected various wards and sections, including IPD wards and ticket counters, and interacted with patients and attendants to obtain feedback regarding the services available.

The Medical Superintendent, Dr. Syed Masood, briefed him about the hospital’s functioning, staff availability, and the medical facilities available for patients. Speaking on the occasion the Deputy Commissioner highlighted that Phase-II of the TB eradication programme has recently been inaugurated and, as part of the initiative, nutritional kits were distributed among TB patients to support their treatment and recovery.

He stressed that active public participation, especially timely sampling and testing, is essential to make Kulgam a TB-free district. He urged people to come forward for screening so that the district can achieve the goal of being declared TB-free at the earliest.

While reviewing hospital infrastructure, the DC was informed that facilities including a digital X-ray plant, anesthesia station, orthopedic surgery theatre, dialysis centre machinery, and a dedicated mortuary area have been added to strengthen healthcare services. The Deputy Commissioner stressed the importance of maintaining cleanliness, ensuring timely treatment, and providing efficient and patient-friendly healthcare services to the public.

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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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