KATHUA: Veopar Mandal Mahanpur, under the leadership of Sarpanch Sonu Gupta, organized a one-day Multi-Specialty Free Medical Test Camp at the Veopar Mandal premises in Kathua on December 17, 2026. The camp witnessed an overwhelming response from the public, with more than 1,000 patients registering and availing free medical services.

Renowned specialists including Dr. Rajesh Gupta (MBBS, MD Medicine), Dr. Puneeta Gupta (MD Medicine), Dr. Neeraj Mahajan (MD Medicine, DNB Cardiology), and Dr. Shally Kandhari (MS Ophthalmology), an expert in sutureless and injection-free cataract surgery, rendered their valuable services during the camp.

A wide range of medical tests were conducted, including Fibroscan for liver screening, neuropathy tests, spirometry for lung function, blood investigations such as hemoglobin, thyroid, sugar, lipid profile, HbA1c, uric acid, bone mineral density tests, ECG, blood pressure checks, and free eye examinations.

Addressing the occasion, Sarpanch Sonu Gupta stated that Veopar Mandal Mahanpur has always remained at the forefront of social service and continues to work for the welfare of people from all sections of society. He emphasized that the free medical camp was organized especially to support the poor and needy as part of the organization’s ongoing social service initiatives.

The President of Veopar Mandal expressed heartfelt gratitude to all the doctors for their selfless contribution and free medical assistance to the public, making the camp a grand success.

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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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