SHOPIAN: On the directions of District Administration Shopian, in response to the detection of four jaundice cases in Check Saidpora area of District Shopian, health and Jal Shakti Departments have launched a comprehensive health surveillance and sanitation drive to prevent further spread of the infection.

Teams from the Health Department in coordination with officials of the Jal Shakti Department have initiated intensive field inspections to identify suspected cases and assess hygiene conditions.

Drinking water samples have been collected from multiple locations in the area for laboratory analysis to ascertain the quality of water being supplied to households. Jal Shakti Department has intensified chlorination and flushing of supply lines in the locality.

Meanwhile, the Health Department has started an extensive awareness campaign advising residents to consume boiled drinking water, maintain personal hygiene and avoid consumption of uncovered food. A medical team has visited today to ascertain the health scenario and extend the assistance and treatment to the local people.

The people have been advised to take precautionary measures and to report any new suspected cases promptly. The District Administration has assured that all necessary steps are being taken to safeguard public health. Continuous surveillance will be maintained in the area.

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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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