• DC leads from Charar-i-Sharief area

BUDGAM: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Budgam, Athar Aamir khan today launched the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccination Campaign against cervical cancer from Charar-i-sharief marking a major initiative toward safeguarding adolescent girls from cervical cancer in the district.The initiative, launched under the visionary leadership of the Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi ji aims to vaccinate girls up to the age of 14 years, thereby significantly reducing the risk of cervical cancer later in life.

 The DC emphasised that the campaign reflects the administration’s strong commitment to preventive healthcare and the promotion of women’s health. He informed that a large number of beneficiaries will be covered across Budgam district through a well-coordinated mechanism involving multiple vaccination centres established at Government Medical Colleges, District Hospitals, Community Health Centres, and Primary Health Centres to ensure smooth and effective implementation.

Highlighting the importance of early vaccination, the DC urged parents, teachers, and community leaders to actively support the initiative and ensure maximum participation. He also stressed the vital role of the Education department and Anganwadi workers in spreading awareness and facilitating outreach at the grassroots level.

On the occasion, the DC also inspected the overall facilities SDH charar-i-sharief. He interacted with doctors, paramedical staff, patients, their attendants, and members of the general public, and took stock of healthcare services being provided, while issuing necessary directions for further improvement.

Later, the DC paid obeisance at the revered Ziyarat of Sheikh Noor-ud-din Wali (RA). Besides, SDM Chadoora Primroze Bashir, CMO Budgam Dr. Gulzar , Senior officers of the district administration and the health department were present on the occasion.

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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.

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