SAMBA: The Department of Food Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs (FCS&CA) Samba today organised an awareness camp in collaboration with various stakeholders, civil society representatives and line departments. The programme witnessed active participation from different sections of society.

The participants were sensitised about the importance of awareness regarding various government welfare schemes and the need for community-level outreach, followed by informative sessions by resource persons Dr. Nahida Chowdhary, Senior Resident, Department of Community Medicine, GMC Jammu and Dr. Sakshi Manhas, Senior Resident, Department of Community Medicine, GMC Jammu, who highlighted the growing health concerns, particularly the rising incidence of cancer and emphasised the importance of early detection and preventive measures.

Speaking on the occasion, the Assistant Director, FCS&CA Samba, Rahul Gupta said that under the guidance of Deputy Commissioner Samba, Ayushi Sudan, the department remains committed not only to ensuring food security through flagship schemes but also to foster inter-departmental convergence so that beneficiaries are well-informed about various government initiatives and welfare programmes.

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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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