POONCH: The District Health Society Poonch, in collaboration with Smile Train Cleft Centre, Nowpora, Srinagar, under Rashtri Bal Swasthay Karkaram (RBSK) organized a one-day free awareness and screening camp for Cleft Lip and Palate Patients at District early intervention Centre (DEIC) Poonch. The camp was inaugurated by Deputy Commissioner Poonch, Yasin M. Choudhary.

CMO Poonch, Dr. Zulafkar Ahmed, Medical Superintendent, Dr. Nusrat Ul Nissa Bhatti Raja Sukhdev Singh District Hospital Poonch were also present on the occasion.  The camp aims to provide free consultations, surgeries, and treatments to children born with cleft lip and palate deformities. The initiative seeks to improve the health and well-being of these children, enabling them to lead normal lives.

The camp provided a platform for parents and caregivers to seek expert advice and treatment for their children's cleft conditions. The District Health Society Poonch and Smile Train Cleft Centre are committed to providing quality healthcare services to the underprivileged sections of society said Chief Medical Officer Poonch, Dr. Zulfqar Ahmed, he said around 32 children were benefited from this camp.

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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