RAMBAN: In line with the directions of Deputy Commissioner Ramban Mohammad Alyas Khan, a one-day Eye Screening and Cataract Surgery Camp was successfully conducted today at District Hospital Ramban under the guidance of Director Health Services Jammu, Dr. Abdul Hamid Zargar and Chief Medical Officer Dr. Kamal Jee Zadoo.

The camp was coordinated by Medical Superintendent, District Hospital Ramban, Dr. Sudershan Singh Katoch, ensuring smooth conduct of all activities and delivery of quality eye care services. The NPCB and VI Nodal Officer, Dr. Jatinder Kaur also played a key role in the successful implementation of the camp.

During the camp, a large number of patients were screened for different eye ailments, while 23 patients successfully underwent cataract surgery. The surgeries were performed by the ophthalmology team comprising Dr. Farooq Ahmad Runyal, Consultant Ophthalmology, GMC Doda and Dr. Iffat Runyal, Medical Officer (MS Ophthalmology), District Hospital Ramban.

The ophthalmology team was ably assisted by the operation theatre staff of District Hospital, ensuring safe and efficient surgical procedures for patients from Ramban and adjoining areas.

The Health Department Ramban expressed gratitude to the Directorate of Health Services Jammu and the NPCB team for their continued support and commitment towards strengthening public healthcare services in the district.

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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.

— Team JK Monitor

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