KULGAM: District Development Commissioner Kulgam (DDC) Athar Aamir Khan  today reviewed the implementation of Bio-Medical Waste Management (BMWM)  here. ADDC Kulgam, CMO, Medical Superintendent District Hospital, District Officer State Pollution Control Board (SPCB),

EO MC Kulgam, District Veterinary Officer Sheep /Animal, DHO, Nodal Officer BMW Committee, representative from Lassipora private firm (CBMWTF) all BMO's and various concerned officers attended the meeting. DDC highlighted the importance of Bio-Medical Waste Management for reducing the serious health implications.

 He directed the Chief Medical Officer, Medical Superintendent District Hospital Kulgam and all BMOs for ensuring proper implementation of the guidelines besides segregation of Bio-medical waste  collected in the hospital. He further directed the hospital authorities to maintain a proper daily record of the log book of Bio-Medical waste collected by the agency which has been engaged for the said purpose.

The members of the Committee were further directed to conduct awareness programs for the health staff to ensure the proper implementation of the Act. The MS and DO (SPCB) was also directed to speed up monitoring cum inspections of the registered private clinics, pharmaceutical shops, pharmacies. 

CMO informed the meeting that around 200 kgs of Bio-Medical waste is being collected on a daily basis from the entire district including DH Hospital, Sub District Hospital & NTPHCs. DC stressed on the strict implementation of the guidelines regarding phasing out of mercury based equipments.

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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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