KATHUA: Director Health Services Jammu Dr Poonam Sethi today conducted a comprehensive review of healthcare arrangements for the forthcoming Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra (SANJY)-2026 in district Kathua. She was accompanied by Nodal Officer SANJY Dr Sanjay Sharma and Assistant Director Directorate of Health Services Jammu Dr Ila Gupta.

During the visit, the Director inspected healthcare facilities and medical preparedness at the Lakhanpur Entry Point, the gateway to Jammu and Kashmir for pilgrims. She reviewed the deployment of medical teams, availability of essential medicines, ambulance services, emergency response mechanisms and other healthcare facilities being established for the smooth conduct of the Yatra.

Dr Sethi also visited two designated Langar sites in Hiranagar Block, where dedicated medical teams will be deployed to provide healthcare services to pilgrims and assessed arrangements for first aid, emergency care, disease surveillance and availability of medical supplies. The team further inspected CHC Nagri Parole and reviewed its preparedness to cater to the healthcare needs of pilgrims and manage medical emergencies during the Yatra period.

A review meeting held during the visit was attended by the Medical Superintendent GMC, District Tuberculosis Officer, District Health Officer, all Block Medical Officers, district monitoring staff and Block ASHA Coordinators. The meeting focussed on healthcare preparedness, manpower deployment and inter-departmental coordination for efficient healthcare delivery during the pilgrimage.

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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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