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DODA: National Deworming Day (NDD) was observed today across the health facilities, educational institutions and Anganwadi Centres of district Doda. The Health Department conducted the deworming campaign in collaboration with the Education Department and ICDS-Poshan Department.

The district-level programme was organised at Government Higher Secondary School Girls Doda, where Chief Medical Officer Dr. Vinod Sharma administered Albendazole tablets to the school children, formally marking the district-wide observance of National Deworming Day.

The CMO highlighted the importance of deworming in protecting children and adolescents from intestinal worm infections and improving their overall health, nutritional status and capacity to learn. He urged students to take the prescribed dose of Albendazole under the supervision of health and frontline workers and encouraged parents and teachers to support the campaign.

Similar programmes were conducted simultaneously across all Medical Blocks of the district under the supervision of the respective Block Medical Officers. Albendazole tablets were administered to eligible beneficiaries at health facilities, schools and Anganwadi Centres, with health personnel, teachers, Anganwadi workers and other frontline functionaries actively participating in the campaign. The Mop-Up Day will be observed on August 17, 2026 to provide deworming to eligible beneficiaries who could not receive the dose on National Deworming Day.

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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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