• Organises Plantation Drive at GDC Pampore

PULWAMA: Government Medical College (GMC) Srinagar conducted a successful plantation drive at Government Degree College Pampore under the Family Adoption Program mandated by the National Medical Commission.

The event was inaugurated by Prof. Iffat Hassan, Principal and Dean of GMC Srinagar, who emphasized the importance of social responsibility and environmental sensitivity among medical students.

The drive witnessed enthusiastic participation from 180 MBBS students of the 2021 batch, who planted around 200 saplings of conifers and pine trees. The event was supported by various stakeholders, including Deputy Commissioner Pulwama, Social Forestry Pulwama, Forest department, GDC Pampore Administration, and Kashmir Health Project and Youth Parliament.

Under the Family Adoption Program, GMC Srinagar has adopted villages in Pulwama district and is conducting various activities, including community and household health profiling, awareness campaigns, multi-specialty medical camps, and plantation drives. These initiatives aim to promote holistic healthcare and environmental sustainability, aligning with the National Medical Commission's guidelines.

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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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