RAMBAN: Deputy Commissioner Ramban, Mohammad Alyas Khan today conducted a surprise inspection of Sub-District Hospital (SDH) Banihal to assess the healthcare services being provided to the public.

During the visit, the Deputy Commissioner reviewed the overall functioning of the hospital, inspected different sections and took a firsthand account of the availability of medical services and facilities. He interacted with patients and attendants to get direct feedback on the healthcare delivery system.  

The DC visited different wards, checked cleanliness, patient care facilities and directed the Block Medical Officer Banihal to ensure that patients are provided with quality healthcare. He emphasized the importance of maintaining round-the-clock services, ensuring availability of doctors and paramedical staff and keeping essential medicines and diagnostic services fully functional.

The Deputy Commissioner directed the BMO to utilize available space and infrastructure to augment the bedding capacity of the hospital to facilitate the patients. He also directed BMO to ensure effective implementation of Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PM-JAY) – Ayushman Bharat and to make sure that patients avail free medical treatment. The Deputy Commissioner was accompanied by SDM Banihal, Mohammad Naseeb Bajraan, Tehsildar, SDPO and BMO Banihal during the inspection.

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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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