SRINAGAR: Minister for Health and Medical Education, Social Welfare and Education, Sakeena Itoo today inspected tje Voluntary Blood Donation Camp organised by Sher-i-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences (SKIMS), Soura, in collaboration with Airport Authority Limited and  Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) at Sheikh-ul-Alam International Airport here.

The Minister appreciated the collective efforts of SKIMS and stakeholders in promoting voluntary blood donation and creating awareness about the life-saving significance of donating blood. She lauded the enthusiastic participation of airport employees, security personnel and volunteers who came forward to contribute to this noble humanitarian cause.

Interacting with donors and organisers, Sakeena Itoo  highlighted the critical role of voluntary blood donation in strengthening healthcare services and ensuring the availability of safe blood for patients in need. She emphasized that regular blood donation is a selfless act that can save countless lives and reflects the spirit of social responsibility and community service.

The Minister commended SKIMS for its continued initiatives aimed at encouraging voluntary blood donation across Jammu and Kashmir and for fostering partnerships with various institutions and organisations to expand the reach of such awareness programmes. She also acknowledged the active support of the CISF staff, airport authorities, AAL employees and volunteers whose cooperation contributed significantly to the successful conduct of the camp.

Reiterating the Government’s commitment towards strengthening healthcare infrastructure and public health awareness, Sakeena Itoo urged citizens, particularly the youth, to actively participate in blood donation drives and contribute towards building a healthier and more compassionate society.

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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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