• Expresses Satisfaction, Emphasizes Zealous Service to Pilgrims

GANDERBAL: Director Health Services Kashmir (DHSK), Dr. Jehangir Bakshi today undertook a comprehensive tour along the Baltal Axis, inspecting health infrastructure in preparation for the upcoming Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra, scheduled from 3rd July to 9th August 2025. The visit covered Base Hospital Baltal, and en‐route health centres at Railpathri, Bryarimarg, Kali Mata, Lower Holy Cave, Sangam Top, culminating at Base Hospital Holy Cave.

During the tour, Director held a detailed review of health facilities in terms of availability of staff, infrastructure, drugs, equipment & other logistics required for smooth functioning of health care services. DHSK personally checked the functionality of equipment and took in-depth assessment of all the sections of the facilities as per the mandate. He ensured that all the stations are equipped with requisite HR, logistics, drugs and equipment as per the predefined checklist.

While expressing satisfaction over the arrangements, he laid stress on the employees to serve and treat yatri pilgrims with utmost zeal and zest. During the visit, DHSK also gave on spot directions to the concerned officers for further augmentation of health care services wherever it was applicable. Director was accompanied by OIC Yatra DHSK, Medical Director Yatra BaltalAxis, Yatra Unit DHSK and other concerned officials.

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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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