In loving memory of Dr. Priya Ranjan: A mentor who treated me like family
  • Calls for ensuring legible prescription writing, conduct of regular prescription audit

SHOPIAN: The Deputy Commissioner (DC) Shopian, Shishir Gupta today chaired a meeting to review the performance of the Jan Aushadhi store functioning in the district hospital over the past three years.

The chair was informed about the availability of medicines and monthly sales of the store. Keeping in view below par performance of the Store, DC directed CMO and MS DH to ensure that all major and essential medicines remain available at the store at all times so as to enhance the store's performance.

He further stressed the need for regular monitoring of the store affairs to ensure accountability, performance and smooth operations.

Furthermore, DC also called for legible prescription/report writing by all medical practitioners as per MCI/ NMC guidelines and instructed regular prescription audits by the supervising officers.

The meeting was attended by ADDC Shopian, Dr. Nasir Ahmad Lone; ADC Shopian, Dr. Zakir Hussain Faaz; CMO Shopian, Medical Superintendent, District Nodal Officer Ayush and BMOs.

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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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