BANDIPORA: Deputy Commissioner Bandipora, Indu Kanwal Chib, today launched an institutional plantation drive at District Hospital (DH) Bandipora, organised by the Social Forestry Division Baramulla in collaboration with the Health Department and District Administration Bandipora.

As part of the initiative, the DC planted conifer saplings within the hospital premises, formally marking the start of the plantation programme aimed at enhancing the district’s green cover and encouraging community participation in environmental conservation.

On the occasion, the DC also distributed 400 saplings of male poplar and Ulmus among 40 beneficiaries under the Farm Forestry Scheme, provided free of cost to promote household-level afforestation.

The programme was attended by DFO Social Forestry Division Baramulla, Danish Khan; Medical Superintendent DH Bandipora, Dr. Mukhtar Ahmad; Range Officer Bandipora, and medical and field staff from the organising departments.

Later, the Deputy Commissioner paid a surprise visit to the Sakhi One Stop Centre (OSC) Bandipora to assess its functioning and service delivery mechanisms for women in distress. She inspected case registers, counselling records, intake processes and follow-up mechanisms to evaluate the quality of support being provided.

She emphasised the importance of timely interventions, victim protection, and regular follow-ups while calling for strengthened inter-departmental coordination to ensure effective handling of women-related cases. The DC reiterated that the OSC must remain a safe, accessible and responsive support system for women facing violence or crisis situations.

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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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