• MLA Pampore felicitates TB Mukt Panchayats, flags off TB Mukt Abhiyaan Campaign

PULWAMA: A programme was today organised at Town Hall Pulwama under the theme “Yes! We Can End TB” to mark World Tuberculosis (TB) Day.  The event was attended by Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA) Pampore, Hasnain Masoodi. During the event, experts and medical professionals from the Health Department sensitised participants about tuberculosis, its symptoms, prevention, and the importance of timely diagnosis and complete treatment. Emphasis was laid on community awareness and collective efforts to eliminate TB.

Addressing the gathering, the MLA appreciated the sustained efforts of the Health Department and the National Tuberculosis Elimination Programme (NTEP) in combating the disease. He highlighted the challenges posed by TB in earlier years and noted that the significant decline in mortality rates reflects the dedicated work of healthcare workers and stakeholders. He stressed the importance of early detection and urged frontline workers to remain vigilant and proactive to ensure timely identification and treatment of cases.

On the occasion, the MLA flagged off the TB Mukt Abhiyaan–100 Days Campaign, aimed at accelerating case detection, improving treatment adherence, and strengthening last-mile delivery of TB services. The programme also featured felicitation of TB Mukt Panchayats and field functionaries who have played a pivotal role in spreading awareness and contributing to TB control efforts in the district.

Among others present were Chief Medical Officer Pulwama; Medical Superintendent, District Hospital Pulwama; District Health Officer Pulwama; District Tuberculosis Officer, Pulwama; Block Medical Officers, besides officials from the Rural Development Department and health staff associated with the National TB Elimination Programme.

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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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