DODA: District Doda commemorated World Blood Donor Day with great fervour and active public participation. To mark the occasion, a blood donation camp was organized here at Blood Centre, Government Medical College (GMC). The event was conducted under the guidance of Deputy Commissioner, Harvinder Singh and the supervision of the GMC Principal Dr. Rakesh Bahl and Chief Medical Officer Dr. Om Kumar.

At the Blood Centre, the camp was formally inaugurated by Assistant Commissioner Revenue, Ashraf Parvez. The event witnessed an encouraging turnout of voluntary donors.  Prominent attendees included Dr. Tanveer Ahmed (MS AH GMC), Dr. Sumat-ul-Khurshid (HOD Pathology), Dr. Mehwish Sheikh, Rishi Kumar Pandita (Red Cross Nodal Officer), Manohar Singh (Senior Lab Technician), and the dedicated Blood Centre staff who ensured the smooth execution of the camp.

In addition to the donation drive, awareness programmes were held at various health centres across the district. Health professionals interacted with the public to highlight the significance of voluntary blood donation, its life-saving potential, and the health benefits of regular blood donation. At SDH Bhaderwah,   10 donors including CRPF personnel donated blood, showcasing their devotion towards the humanitarian cause.

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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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