JAMMU: Government Hospital Gandhi Nagar, Jammu celebrated World Breastfeeding Week with active participation from doctors, nursing students, hospital staff, and members of the community. Director Health Services Jammu Dr Abdul Hamid Zargar was the chief guest on the occasion. Medical Superintendent Dr Narinder Singh Bhatial was also present.

The hospital emphasised the importance of breastfeeding to patients and their attendants. Breastfeeding provides optimal nutrition for infants, helps protect them from common illnesses such as colds, diarrhoea, and infections, and reduces the mother's risk of health issues including breast and ovarian cancer and diabetes. The week-long programme began with an inauguration and awareness lectures delivered to students and patients in the OPD and Conference Hall.

Bed-to-bed training sessions were held to educate mothers and expectant mothers on best breastfeeding practices, aiming to ensure effective adoption and better health outcomes for both mothers and infants. Various interactive activities were conducted, including a poster-making competition, quiz, and an awareness rally in nearby areas. Nursing students also performed a Nukkad Natak (street play) within the hospital premises.

During the closing ceremony, Consultant Gynaecologist Dr Amandeep Kour Anand provided an overview of the week’s activities. The programme was anchored by Suhani Anand, IYCF Counsellor, and the vote of thanks was delivered by Dr Rajni Gupta, Consultant Gynaecologist.

The event was attended by doctors, nursing and hospital staff, and students from institutions such as B.R Medical College, Galaxy Paramedical College, A.V Institute of Nursing, Baba Budhan Ali Shah College of Nursing, IPHH College, and MMC College of Nursing.

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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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