RAJOURI: As part of the ongoing National Tuberculosis Elimination Programme (NTEP) and on the directions of DC Rajouri Abhishek Sharma, Additional Deputy Commissioner (ADC) Nowshera, Dr. Pritam Lal Thapa today visited the border area of Sair Makri.

During the visit, Dr. Thapa, who is also a Nikshay Mitra provided nutritional support to a tuberculosis (TB) patient adopted by him under the Pradhan Mantri TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyan (PMTBMBA). The initiative aims to encourage individuals and institutions to support TB patients through nutritional and social assistance to ensure their complete recovery.

Dr. Thapa assured all possible assistance to the patient and appreciated the efforts of the medical staff for their dedicated work under NTEP in the subdivision. He urged the health officials to continue awareness and outreach activities, particularly in remote and border areas to ensure early detection and complete treatment of TB cases. The visit reflected the administration’s strong commitment to community-based initiatives and holistic healthcare delivery at the grassroots level.

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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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