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UDHAMPUR: A day long awareness programme on Substance abuse, causes, symptoms and treatments under Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan was organized under the guidance Deputy Commissioner Udhampur Saloni Rai and overall supervision of Kanika Gupta District Social Welfare Officer by Department of Social Welfare in collaboration with Police Department and District Sports Office at Government ITI College Udhampur.

The initiative aimed at educating students and faculty about the dangers of drug abuse and the importance of seeking help for recovery. SI  Kulvinder from police department aware participants on drug abuse and  focused on the legal implications for drug abuser and elaborated Narcotics Drugs and Psychotropic Substance Act 1985( NDPS) wherein it is illegal for a person to produce/manufacture/cultivate, possess, sell, purchase, transport, store and/or consume any narcotic drug or psychotropic substance. She  narrated various case studies where a drug user and his family members were left in shambles.

Later, Som Dev Khajuria Physical Education Master Sports office took a pledge of Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan along with all the participants. During the event, various activities were performed by the students viz. Volley ball match, painting competition and Debate competition. The need to undertake such activities arise from the need to channelize the positive energy of youth into meaningful direction.  Department of Social welfare felicitated winner and runner up and also distributed certificates and hand bags to the participants under Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan.

The event received positive feedback from the attendees, with many expressing their appreciation for the informative session. At last District Mission Coordinator, Sankalp Hub Mission Shakti, Jyoti Pathania discussed various ways forward for substance users and was also aware about the facilities being provided by the government for drug de addiction. She also offered the vote of thanks to all the participants.  Superintendent, staff and students of Govt ITI college, officers of police Department, staff of sports office, participants nearing approximately 120 participated in the program.

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In loving memory of Dr. Priya Ranjan: A mentor who treated me like family
I will always remember Dr. Priya Ranjan not only as the Chairman of JK Monitor, but as a mentor, guide and elder brother whose kindness profoundly shaped my life and work. Write a tribute at In Loving Memory · Dr. Priya Ranjan  When he appointed me Editor-in-Chief of JK Monitor, he never treated me as an employee, but as a younger brother, offering warmth, trust, respect and invaluable guidance. I will always be grateful for his faith in me, his encouragement and the lessons he shared. Dr. Ranjan was a rare and noble soul—humble, compassionate, intellectually brilliant and always willing to help others. A visionary thinker, he believed in using knowledge and abilities to make a meaningful difference. His influence lives on through the people he guided, the work he inspired and the countless lives he touched. For me, he will always be the elder brother who believed in me and guided me with affection. I will cherish his kindness and lessons forever. May his soul rest in eternal peace. He will be deeply missed and never forgotten.  (Ajmer Alam  Wani)
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.

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