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BANDIPORA: In a significant healthcare initiative, Smile Train India, in collaboration with the Chief Medical Officer (CMO) Bandipora, is set to organize a free awareness and screening camp for individuals suffering from cleft lip, cleft palate, nasal, facial, and cranial deformities. 

The camp will be held on February 27, 2025, at District Hospital Bandipora, with the goal of identifying and assisting patients in need of corrective surgery and medical intervention. Patients are urged to register for the camp before February 26, 2025, by contacting 7889440542 or 6005879092. 

This initiative is part of Smile Train India’s ongoing efforts to provide free surgical care and rehabilitation to children and adults affected by cleft-related conditions. Cleft lip and palate are among the most common birth defects, and if left untreated, they can lead to difficulties in speech, eating, breathing, and overall facial development. Through this screening camp, medical experts will assess patients and guide them toward necessary surgical procedures and post-operative care. 

The camp is expected to benefit numerous families who might otherwise struggle to access specialized medical services. By offering free screening, counseling, and potential treatment options, the initiative ensures that individuals from economically weaker backgrounds can receive life-changing surgical interventions. The Khyber Medical Institute, Nowpora Srinagar, will be an integral part of this initiative, providing medical expertise and post-operative care. 

Medical professionals and healthcare workers encourage all affected individuals and their families to take advantage of this golden opportunity for a better future. The organizers emphasize that early intervention can drastically improve a patient's quality of life, making it crucial for parents and guardians to bring their children for screening. For further details, individuals are advised to contact the provided numbers and secure their registration before the deadline.

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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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