RAJOURI: Deputy Commissioner Rajouri, Abhishek Sharma today chaired a meeting to review the preparations for the upcoming Nasha Mukht Abhiyan campaign, which is scheduled to commence from April 7, 2025. While reviewing the action plan, the Deputy Commissioner directed for the timely release of the campaign calendar outlining a series of impactful activities and awareness drives. He emphasized the need to involve both youth and elders in the campaign to ensure community-wide participation in the fight against drug abuse.

The DC stressed upon maintaining the quality of awareness initiatives and instructed the trainees and awareness teams to focus on meaningful engagement rather than symbolic activities. In order to amplify the reach of the campaign, the DC also directed the officers to share creative content including videos, posters, and success stories on various social media platforms that should be designed to create a strong and positive influence among the masses.

The Deputy Commissioner also took a detailed report from the ADCs of Sunderbani, Nowshera, Kalakote, and Kotranka, ACR Rajouri & SDM Thanamandi regarding preparations being made at the Sub-division level. He directed them to ensure that all departments work in close coordination and with a sense of urgency and purpose.

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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Your voice can reach the world: At JK Monitor, we firmly believe that every well-researched idea has the power to inspire change beyond geographical boundaries. We are delighted to share an encouraging message from one of our esteemed contributors, Dr. Rakesh Verma (J&K Forest Services). “His article, ‘When Trees Become Rights-Bearing Citizens: A Lesson from Canada for India’s Ecological Future,’ published on JK Monitor, received appreciation from La Compagnie des Papillons Bleus, the French non-profit organisation that founded and promotes the Universal Declaration of Tree Rights.”.  Read the message here