BANDIPORA: An awareness programme on the Revised National Tuberculosis Control Programme (RNTCP) was held at District Hospital Bandipora to educate healthcare workers about the tuberculosis prevention and treatment strategies. 

Speaking on the occasion, Medical Superintendent DH Bandipora, Dr. Masrat Iqbal Wani, highlighted the objectives of the programme and emphasized the importance of timely diagnosis and adherence to treatment under the RNTCP scheme. He called for collective efforts to eliminate TB from the district. 

Dr. Reyaz Ahmad and Dr. Saba Anayat, AYUSH Medical Officers, shed light on the role of AYUSH medicines in boosting immunity and supporting TB care. They also discussed integrative approaches to patient management through traditional medicine. 

Fayaz Ahmad Sofi conducted a training session for the participants, providing detailed information about the programme and raising awareness about various initiatives under the RNTCP. He stressed the need for community participation in the fight against tuberculosis. The programme witnessed active participation from hospital staff and health workers.

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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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