KISHTWAR: The Nationwide Pulse Polio Immunization Drive was conducted across Kishtwar District, achieving significant coverage among children aged 0-5 years. During the drive, 34,920 out of 38,554 targeted children were successfully administered the oral polio vaccine, achieving an impressive 90.57% coverage.

The immunization campaign was carried out through 370 strategically positioned Polio Booths and 3 transit camps, including key locations such as Kishtwar Bus Stand, Gulabgarh Bus Stand, and Chatroo Bus Stand.

A dedicated team of 1,480 workers and 74 supervisors ensured smooth operations, reaching even the remotest areas of the district, including Marwah, Warwan, Gandhari, and Machail.

The Booth Day activities successfully covered a substantial portion of the targeted children. The momentum of the campaign will continue with House-to-House immunization drives on 22nd and 23rd December 2025, aiming to cover any remaining children as part of mop-up rounds.

The drive was launched by Deputy Commissioner Pankaj Kumar Sharma in presence of CMO Dr. Yudhvir Singh Kotwal, BMO Dr. Anil Sharma, and other senior health officials.

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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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