In loving memory of Dr. Priya Ranjan: A mentor who treated me like family

RAJOURI: Deputy Commissioner Rajouri Abhishek Sharma today chaired a meeting to review the ongoing anti-drug campaign under the Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan. He emphasized the need for holding extensive awareness programs across the district with prior    publicity of the date and venue to maximize public participation.

To strengthen the campaign, the Deputy Commissioner instructed to organise orientation programs for health workers, police officials and members of Self-Help Groups (SHGs). He also called for awareness initiatives through powerpoint presentations and short videos to effectively educate the public on the dangers of substance abuse.

Highlighting the need for stringent monitoring, he directed senior officers to conduct surprise inspections on regular intervals and submit weekly progress reports. He further stressed that awareness activities must cover all 385 villages of the district, ensuring widespread sensitization.

The DC reaffirmed the administration’s commitment to eradicating the menace of drug abuse and urged collective efforts from all stakeholders to make Rajouri a drug-free district. The meeting was attended by Additional Deputy Commissioner   Rajiv Khajuria; Additional Superintendent of Police, Bikram Singh; Assistant Commissioner Panchayat, Sheraz Chouhan; District Social Welfare Officer, Abdul Raheem; Chief Education Officer, Bishamber Dass; and other district officers.

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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.

— Team JK Monitor

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