POONCH: A Free Eye Screening Camp was today organized at Raja Sukhdev Singh District Hospital Poonch, in collaboration with Government Medical College Rajouri. Dr. Shazia Qayum, Ophthalmologist Head of Department at Government Medical College Rajouri, along with a team of ophthalmologists, examined patients from far flung hilly regions of the district.

This initiative is part of the National Program for Control of Blindness and Visual Impairment (NPCB & VI). During the camp, a total of 114 patients were screened, with 98 diagnosed with Senile Mature Cataract and 16 identified with other eye diseases. This initiative underscores the commitment of local health authorities to improve eye care services. The DC emphasised the importance of such camps in providing specialised care and preventing visual impairment to people of hilly regions in the district

Your voice can reach the world: At JK Monitor, we firmly believe that every well-researched idea has the power to inspire change beyond geographical boundaries. We are delighted to share an encouraging message from one of our esteemed contributors, Dr. Rakesh Verma (J&K Forest Services). “His article, ‘When Trees Become Rights-Bearing Citizens: A Lesson from Canada for India’s Ecological Future,’ published on JK Monitor, received appreciation from La Compagnie des Papillons Bleus, the French non-profit organisation that founded and promotes the Universal Declaration of Tree Rights.”.  Read the message here
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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