GANDERBAL: In order to combat childhood Pneumonia, Deputy Commissioner (DC) Ganderbal, Jatin Kishore today launched the Social Awareness and Actions to Neutralise Pneumonia Successfully (SAANS) campaign roll-out 2025-2026 in the district.

District Programme Officer ICDS, Bureeda Majid; Chief Medical Officer Ganderbal, Dr. B.A.Khan; District Health Officer and Block Medical Officers from all blocks along with the Head Bal Raksha Bharat were present on the occasion.

SAANS campaign is an initiative of the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare to reduce childhood mortality. The programme began with an interaction with health teams and frontline workers who play a vital role in reaching families and children across the district.

At the outset, a brief presentation was made about the ways and means adopted under SAANS campaign to prevent childhood pneumonia through timely care, awareness, and community participation.

DC appreciated the efforts of health workers, highlighting that their dedication forms the backbone of such public health initiatives. Later the DC flagged-off the SAANS moving Vehicles for wider outreach and audience engagement at community level. ASHAs of the district will further engage with families and children with this versatile platform through localised Audio messages.

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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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