KISHTWAR: A Medical Health and Mental Wellness awareness Programme was organised today at Government-run Child Care Institution (CCI) Palaash, under the aegis of the Department of Social Welfare. The children from both Palaash and Parisha Child Care institutions availed the counselling and other services.

The programme was organised on the directions of Deputy Commissioner Pankaj Kumar Sharma and under the supervision of District Child Protection Officer Tariq Parveaz Qazi.

A team of doctors comprising Dr. Haris Masood   and Dr. Afia interacted with the children and discussed various aspects of physical and mental health. The children were counseled on mental health, emotional well-being, psychological concerns and the importance of maintaining a healthy lifestyle.

The children were also encouraged to openly share their concerns and seek appropriate guidance whenever required. The initiative aimed at promoting awareness about physical and mental health among children residing in Child Care Institutions.

The programme was attended by Protection Officer (IC) Deepika Bhandari; Superintendent Parisha Priya Sharma; Counsellor CHL Swati Sharma; Social Worker DCPU Meenakshi Sharma; Case Worker Palaash Rakesh Kumar and Para Medical Parisha Shanu Bala, along with other staff members of both institutions.

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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