SHOPIAN: A three-day training programme organised by the District Surveillance Unit, Shopian under the Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan concluded successfully here at Mini-Secretariat Shopian today. The programme, conducted on the directions of the Director Health Services Kashmir, aimed at strengthening awareness and preventive strategies against substance abuse at the community level.

Chief Medical Officer (CMO) Shopian, Dr. Arshid Hussain Tak, who had inaugurated the training programme, reiterated the importance of coordinated and collective efforts to address the growing challenge of drug abuse. He stressed the need for active community participation to build a drug-free and healthy society.

During the training, resource persons including, DHO, Shopian, Dr. Shafqat Ahmed Khan, Dr. Rahil Hassan Khan and Quratul Ann delivered informative sessions on prevention, awareness and community engagement to effectively tackle substance abuse.

The programme witnessed participation from lecturers and teachers of various Higher and Secondary Schools as well as members of NRLM Self Help Groups, who actively engaged in the sessions and discussions. The participants appreciated the initiative and expressed their commitment to spreading awareness and supporting the mission of creating a Nasha Mukt (drug-free) society.

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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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