JAMMU: In a heartwarming gesture, Deputy Commissioner Sachin Kumar Vaishya visited the 200-bedded Government Maternity & Child Hospital Gandhi Nagar today, distributing baby-kits to parents of 60 newly born girls. This special initiative was organised by Mission Shakti Social Welfare Department. During the visit, the Deputy Commissioner interacted with the parents and reviewed the facilities provided to them. The parents expressed happiness and satisfaction with the care received.

Addressing the gathering, which included parents and families of the newborns, the Deputy Commissioner emphasised the importance of celebrating the birth of girl children equally as that of boys. "There should be no discrimination among children, whether on the basis of gender or otherwise," the DC stressed.

The DC said that girls have displayed their talents and capabilities in various spheres of life worldwide. Parents should provide them with better opportunities for education and co-curricular activities, he added.

ADC Shishir Gupta, Medical Superintendent Dr. Arun Sharma, District Social Welfare Officer Mamta Rajput, Consultant in-charge Pediatrics Dr. Aneesh Uppal, Consultant in-charge Obs and Gynae Dr. Swarna Gupta, District Mission Coordinator Mission Shakti Shagun Manchanda were also present on the occasion.

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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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