KISHTWAR: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Rajesh Kumar Shavan today visited the District Hospital (DH) Kishtwar to evaluate the efforts being made to improve healthcare services for the elderly persons.

The DC reviewed the progress of the renovation of the Facility with advanced care and support for the elderly. The DC directed for the fast-tracking of the renovation of the designated building. The DC also assessed the overall functioning of the District Hospital and got a briefing from the  Medical Superintendent.

The DC directed EO Municipality to enhance sanitation in and around the District Hospital premises, as well as around the welfare facility for the elderly. He also instructed ExEn PHE to address the issue of the leaking of pipes and ensure they are properly maintained underground for safety and operational efficiency.

ACD Phulail Singh, DSWO Zubair Ahmed, EO Municipality Mirza Mumtaz Iqbal, ExEn PWD, CMO Dr. Rajinder Kumar, MS DH Dr. Yudhvir Singh Kotwal, and other senior officers and officials were present during the visit.

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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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