RAMBAN: Showcasing the true spirit of service and collective responsibility, the District Administration Ramban, under the aegis of Deputy Commissioner Mohammad Alyas Khan, continued the third day of the fortnight-long Sewa Parv celebrations with renewed vigour and enthusiasm. A series of impactful activities were organized by various departments, educational institutions and local bodies across the district, focusing on community welfare, environmental protection and social awareness to ensure inclusive outreach at the grassroots level.

As part of the Swasth Nari Sashakt Parivar Abhiyan, a specialized health camp was organized at CHC Batote, alongside three health camps at Ayushman Arogya Mandirs in Lamber, Harra and Amkoot. These camps offered NCD screening for hypertension, diabetes and cancers (oral, breast and cervical), ANC check-ups of pregnant women, anaemia screening, vaccination of children, TB screening, Nikshay Mitra enrolment, menstrual hygiene and nutrition counselling, along with AB-PMJAY and Vay Vandan Card generation with a special focus on women and children.

The Social Welfare Department held awareness programmes at Chachihal, addressing and resolving beneficiaries’ grievances on the spot. Aids and appliances such as hearing aids, walking sticks and support belts were distributed among eligible beneficiaries to improve their quality of life, while names were recorded for future assessment camps.

Marking the occasion, the Agriculture Department conducted cleanliness drives in Gool, Khari and Banihal, besides sensitizing students about agricultural production and allied benefits. The Animal Husbandry Department organized an awareness camp on HADP, poultry schemes and poultry management at Banihal and distributed free medicines to farmers in Halla, Ramban.

The School Education Department Ramban also actively participated in the Sewa Parv and Swachhata Pakhwada 2025 campaign by conducting different activities across various schools of the district. These included administering the Swachhata Pledge to students and staff, organizing cleanliness drives within and around school premises and holding mock drills on disaster management and earthquake safety to enhance preparedness and awareness among young learners.

Higher Educational institutions, including GDC Batote and GDC Banihal in collaboration with the Police Department held campaigns under Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan. Debates and discussions were organized to highlight the role of youth in building a progressive society, along with a digital story presentation on the life of Mahatma Gandhi.

The Municipal Committee Banihal observed Swachhata Parv with a pledge under ‘Swachhata Hi Seva’, drawing enthusiastic participation from youth and local communities.  SDM Gool presented the Green Ambassador – Swachh Bharat 2025 Award to Burhan Irshad, a Class 2 student of Career Plus Institute, Gool, recognising his contribution towards cleanliness and environmental awareness. The district-wide Sewa Parv activities embody the spirit of service, strengthen social harmony and advance the vision of a clean, healthy and progressive society.

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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.

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