• Felicitates officers, healthcare functionaries for achieving TB-Free Panchayat status for 21 Panchayats

SRINAGAR: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Srinagar, Akshay Labroo today handed over advanced diagnostic equipments, including three Truenat machines and handheld X-ray unit with AI technology to major City hospitals of the district, aimed to significantly enhance early detection and treatment outcomes of tuberculosis.

The three Truenat Machines have been sponsored by Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) under their CSR initiative. The machines were formally handed over to the Medical Superintendents of Super Speciality Hospital, Children Hospital and District Tuberculosis Office Srinagar in a function held here at Meeting Hall of the DC Office Complex.

On the occasion, the Deputy Commissioner also felicitated senior officers of District Administration, Block Development Officers, Senior functionaries and other healthcare workforce in recognition of a remarkable public health achievement to attain TB-Free Panchayat status in 21 Gram Panchayats in District Srinagar.

Speaking on the occasion, the Deputy Commissioner urged healthcare personnel to continue their dedicated efforts under the Pradhan Mantri TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyan and assured full support from the District Administration in sustaining and further advancing these achievements.

The DC also expressed gratitude to Indian Oil Corporation Limited and Power Grid Corporation of India for their consistent support under Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives in providing advanced diagnostic equipments. It is pertinent to highlight that District Srinagar is among the few districts in the country to be conferred with the prestigious Gold Status under the TB Mukt Panchayat initiative for all the 21 gram Panchayats.

The event was attended by Chief Planning officer, Fayaz Ahmad Dar, Assistant Commissioner Panchayats, Sakhi Khan, BDO Harwan, Mohammad Muqsit, BDO Qamarwari, Saima Ahad, Chief Medical Officer, Dr Tahir Sajad, District Tuberculosis Officer, Dr Abdul Rouf, Assistant Director TB DHSK, Dr. Afshana Bano, State TB Officer Kashmir Dr. Basra Mir BMO Hazratbal, Dr Abdul Majeed, Zonal Medical Officers, and other concerned staff associated with the program.

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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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