DODA: Sub District Hospital (SDH) Bhaderwah made significant strides in healthcare by successfully performing five different laparoscopic surgeries this week. These procedures included three Laparoscopic Cholecystectomies, one Limberg Flap for Pilonidal Sinus and one Spermatocelectomy for Epididymal Spermatocele. The surgical team was led by Dr. Subash Sharma (Surgeon Specialist) and Dr. Azma (Anaesthetist), with assistance from the dedicated OT staff of SDH Bhaderwah.

The surgeries were conducted under the supervision of Block Medical Officer Bhaderwah, Dr. Mohammad Ashraf and the esteemed guidance of CMO Doda, Dr. Om Kumar. Both congratulated the surgery unit's staff for their achievements and expressed hope for similar groundbreaking surgeries in the future, aiming to reduce the need for external referrals.

The operative team extended gratitude to CMO and BMO for their moral and logistical support. They also acknowledged Administrative Secretary Health and Medical Education, Dr. Syed Abid Rasheed and Director Health Services Jammu Dr. Rajeev Magotra for their inspiration to start advanced laparoscopic procedures, enhancing patient care.

SDH Bhaderwah has conducted dozens of different laparoscopic surgeries in the past 2-3 months. This progress has significantly benefited the local population, reducing the need for patients to travel to Doda, Jammu, or Srinagar for such procedures.

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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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