KATHUA: A Mega Medical Camp was organized today at Government Degree College (GDC) Ramkote under the aegis of the Department of Health and Family Welfare, UT of Jammu and Kashmir and National Health Mission (NHM).

The camp was coordinated by the Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) and NSS Unit of the college, in collaboration with the Office of the Block Medical Officer (BMO) Billawar and under overall supervision of the School Principal Dr Rakesh Kumar Koul.

The initiative was aimed at promoting health awareness and facilitating access to essential preventive and curative healthcare services for the college community. Nearly 70 students, faculty members availed themselves of the healthcare facilities provided by the medical team from PHC Ramkote.

The beneficiaries underwent comprehensive health check-up, including blood pressure, blood sugar assessments and Chest X-ray. The visiting healthcare team provided preventive healthcare guidance, medical consultation and curative services, besides sensitising participants about the importance of regular health check-ups, early detection of health conditions and adoption of healthy lifestyle practices.

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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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