BHADARWAH: Additional Deputy Commissioner Bhadarwah Sunil Kumar Bhutyal today chaired a meeting to finalize the Activity plan for World Red Cross Day. The meeting aimed at finalizing the planning, arrangements and overall strategy for the observance of the event on May 8, 2026 across the district.

The meeting was attended by Chief Executive Officer BDA Sanjeev Sharma; SDPO Naveen Qazi; Tehsildar  Kamal Preet Singh; Tehsildar Bhalla Mohammad Tahir; AO BDA  Manmit Ganjoo; BMO Dr.Varsha Sharma; CDPO Farhat Shamim Khan, Principal Boys and Girls Higher secondary Schools, BDO, Bhalla and other officers, representatives from the Indian Army and CRPF.

After detailed discussions, the meeting finalized the activity plan envisaging awareness programmes, health camps, blood donation drives, first-aid demos etc. The ADC emphasized mobilizing maximum number of volunteers for blood donation being held in the Sub district. He also reviewed the functioning of blood banks and stressed the need to further strengthen these facilities.

The ADC directed the departments to work in close coordination for the successful organization of the event and maximum public participation. He instructed the Education department to organize Red Cross Day activities and painting competition in all schools to promote awareness.

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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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