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  • Senior officers lead awareness drives under Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan

BANDIPORA: As part of the nationwide campaign ‘Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan,’ and on the directions of Deputy Commissioner Bandipora, Manzoor Ahmad Qadri, District Administration Bandipora on Monday conducted a series of IEC (Information, Education, and Communication) programmes across various panchayats in the district. These awareness programmes aimed at raising awareness about the harmful effects of drug abuse and promoting a drug-free lifestyle.

During the awareness programmes, resource persons from concerned departments delivered insightful sessions highlighting the deep-rooted impact of substance abuse on individuals and society. They urged youth to play an active role in combating the menace and emphasized the government’s multi-pronged approach involving prevention, rehabilitation and enforcement.

At Gamroo, Bandipora, Assistant Commissioner Revenue (ACR) Bandipora, Shabir Ahmad Wani attended the IEC programme that witnessed enthusiastic participation from locals. He emphasized the importance of community vigilance and youth engagement in curbing substance abuse, and encouraged collective action at the grassroots level to build a safer and healthier future.

In another impactful programme held at Panchayat Halqa Kehnusa, District Information Officer Bandipora, Adil Manzoor Wani addressed the participants and underlined the collective responsibility of society in tackling drug addiction. He encouraged youth to lead by example and concluded with a powerful message: “Break the chain to make life and the society drug-free.”

Resource persons from various departments participated in the campaign, speaking on the physical, psychological, and social consequences of drug abuse, and informed participants about available support systems and rehabilitation facilities.

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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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