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KULGAM: The Deputy Commissioner (DC) Kulgam, Athar Aamir Khan, today visited the Primary Health Centre (PHC) Devsar to review healthcare facilities and assess staff availability. During the visit, the DC inspected various units of the health centre, closely examining essential services, availability of medical equipment, and deployment of medical and paramedical staff. 

He also interacted with healthcare professionals and patients to gather on-ground feedback regarding the quality, accessibility, and efficiency of healthcare services. Highlighting the importance of timely and reliable healthcare delivery at the grassroots level, the DC directed the concerned officers to ensure uninterrupted patient care, maintain adequate staff presence, and uphold high standards of cleanliness and hygiene throughout the facility.

The DC also reviewed ongoing works, including finishing works to the newly constructed hospital building, development of the parking area, and fencing around the premises.  The Executive Engineer informed him that the finishing works and parking area have been completed, while fencing work is currently underway. The DC instructed concerned to ensure its early completion.

It is pertinent to mention that the hospital has already been fully shifted to the new building. ADC, Tehsildar Devsar, and other officers accompanied the DC during the visit.

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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Your voice can reach the world: At JK Monitor, we firmly believe that every well-researched idea has the power to inspire change beyond geographical boundaries. We are delighted to share an encouraging message from one of our esteemed contributors, Dr. Rakesh Verma (J&K Forest Services). “His article, ‘When Trees Become Rights-Bearing Citizens: A Lesson from Canada for India’s Ecological Future,’ published on JK Monitor, received appreciation from La Compagnie des Papillons Bleus, the French non-profit organisation that founded and promotes the Universal Declaration of Tree Rights.”.  Read the message here