• DC emphasizes intensive testing, maximum community outreach

UDHAMPUR: Deputy Commissioner Udhampur Minga Sherpa today chaired a review meeting with officers of the Health Department to assess the progress achieved under the TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyan in the district.

At the outset, District Tuberculosis Officer Dr. Anil Saloch delivered a detailed presentation highlighting the district’s performance under the campaign, including the current status of TB detection, screening coverage, treatment outcomes and other key performance indicators.

The DC reviewed the progress of TB testing and treatment success rates. He directed the Health Department to further expand testing facilities, strengthen diagnostic services and ensure the timely identification and treatment of TB patients.

Emphasizing the importance of early detection and timely intervention, the DC called for strengthening counselling services and ensuring the active involvement of frontline health workers in identifying suspected cases, facilitating testing and ensuring uninterrupted treatment for diagnosed patients.

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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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