BUDGAM: As part of the ongoing 100-day intensive Nasha Mukt Jammu and Kashmir Abhiyan, District Budgam today carried forward a series of awareness and preventive activities across multiple sectors, reaffirming its commitment towards building a drug-free society.

A plantation drive was organized at ASYM District Hospital Budgam under the campaign, symbolizing collective responsibility towards promoting a healthy environment and a drug-free future. Health officials, staff members, and participants actively joined the initiative.

An awareness session was also held at GDC Budgam, where students and faculty participated in sensitization programmes highlighting the harmful effects of substance abuse and the importance of adopting healthy lifestyle practices.

As part of enforcement measures, the Excise Department Budgam conducted a survey at Hajibal Kothipora in Tehsil B.K. Pora to check illicit cultivation of narcotic crops such as poppy and cannabis. No illegal cultivation was found during the inspection.

Community outreach was strengthened through a special Friday sermon at Jamia Masjid Chattergam, where the Imam highlighted the dangers of drug abuse and urged farmers to refrain from cultivating illicit narcotic crops. Awareness posters on drug abuse and provisions of the NDPS Act were also distributed and displayed at prominent locations.

Under health sector initiatives, awareness programmes were conducted across Medical Block Magam and other medical blocks of the district, involving medical officers, paramedical staff, and experts. Sessions focused on the physical, psychological, and social consequences of addiction, early identification, counseling, and referral services.

IEC material was widely distributed to encourage community participation and promote preventive behaviour. The coordinated efforts of health departments, educational institutions, enforcement agencies, and community stakeholders reflect sustained commitment towards achieving the goals of the 100-day Nasha Mukt J&K Abhiyan. The District Administration Budgam reiterated its resolve to continue awareness drives and community engagement initiatives to realize the vision of a drug-free Budgam.

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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.

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