JAMMU: Mission Director, National Health Mission (NHM), J&K Akriti Sagar conducted a surprise inspection today at NTPHC Channi to evaluate healthcare service delivery and facility operations. Medical Officer Dr. Yasmin was present on duty, along with Staff Nurses Parveen and Anita Sharma.  Mid-Level Health Provider (MLHP) Dr. Vedika Rohtra was absent.

The inspection revealed critical lapses, including open biomedical waste disposal, incomplete essential registers and poor sanitation. Akriti Sagar expressed strong concern over these hygiene and record-keeping failures. She issued immediate directives to address the issues of proper biomedical waste management, full maintenance of mandatory registers and enhanced sanitation.

The Chief Medical Officer Jammu was directed to seek explanation from Dr. Vedika Rohtra for her absence and submit a report to the Mission Directorate. Mission Director stressed that ongoing surprise inspections will enforce accountability, uphold standards and ensure quality public healthcare.

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