PULWAMA: Under the ongoing TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyan – 100-Day Campaign, a series of health awareness, screening and outreach Shivirs were successfully conducted across various locations of District Pulwama by the National Tuberculosis Elimination Programme (NTEP) Pulwama to strengthen tuberculosis screening, early detection and community awareness.

The Shivirs were held in the villages of Samboora, Lelhar, Banderpora Chirat, Gundbal, Dusoo, Chandhara and Letpora. In addition, screening and awareness camps were organised at various healthcare institutions, including NTPHC Koil, HWC Payer and Nowhard, to ensure wider outreach and coverage of vulnerable populations. During the Shivirs, active TB screening services were provided to the local population. Hand-held portable chest X-ray facilities were utilized to facilitate on-the-spot screening and timely identification of presumptive TB cases for further diagnostic evaluation and treatment.

Furthermore, during the shivirs, Healthcare teams also conducted extensive awareness and sensitization activities, educating community members about the symptoms of tuberculosis, preventive measures, the importance of early diagnosis and adherence to treatment. The Health Department has urged the general public to extend full cooperation to the screening teams and seek timely medical consultation in case of any TB-related symptoms.

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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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