BANDIPORA: In a major step towards strengthening emergency preparedness, District Hospital Bandipora today successfully conducted an Advanced Life Support (ALS) and Basic Life Support (BLS) training session for all night duty staff.  The session was held in the Emergency Room, was conducted by the on-duty anesthetist and witnessed active participation from doctors, paramedics, and support staff including pharmacists, X-ray and OT technicians, MTS, drivers and sanitation workers. 

Medical Superintendent Dr. Masrat Iqbal Wani, under whose guidance the training was organized, stressed the importance of such initiatives. “Equipping staff with ALS and BLS skills is critical in ensuring timely and effective response during medical emergencies. This training can mean the difference between life and death,” she said. 

All night duty personnel were directed to attend without fail, and no staff member was permitted to leave the station without completing the training. The hands-on session covered key techniques in CPR, airway management, and emergency cardiac care, ensuring that frontline responders are well-prepared for critical situations. The hospital administration reiterated its commitment to patient safety and professional competency through regular capacity-building programs like this one

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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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