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

KISHTWAR: In an initiative towards strengthening healthcare access in remote and difficult-to-reach areas, the district administration Kishtwar, in collaboration with The Hans Foundation, successfully concluded mega health camps across Paddar Sub-Division, benefiting more than 2,000 people.

While briefing the media, the Deputy Commissioner (DC) Kishtwar Pankaj Kumar Sharma said that the health camps covered more than 100 hamlets of Paddar Sub-Division and reached nearly 90 percent of the panchayats of the Sub-Division.

The DC informed that free general health checkups, eye examinations, essential medicines and spectacles were provided to the beneficiaries during the camp. He further highlighted that around 78 patients underwent successful cataract surgeries under the initiative and regained their vision.

Lauding the overwhelming response from the public, the DC said that the people of Paddar highly appreciated the dedicated and mission-oriented approach of The Hans Foundation in providing healthcare services at their doorstep. He added that the district administration urged the Foundation to organize another such camp so that those who could not benefit during the present camp are also covered.

The DC expressed gratitude to The Hans Foundation, led by Shri Bholenath Ji and Mata Mangala Ji for their valuable contribution towards improving healthcare accessibility in remote areas.

He also appreciated the efforts of ADC Pawan Kotwal and officers from the Health Department, including CMO Dr. Sanjay Kumar Bhat, BMO Paddar Dr. Krishan Singh Katoch, medical officers, paramedical staff and all officials involved in the successful conduct of the camp.

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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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