• Comprehensive awareness, outreach activities conducted across district

BUDGAM: As part of the ongoing Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan, a series of awareness and outreach activities were conducted across various locations in Budgam district to reinforce the message of a drug-free society.

Outreach workers and counsellors continued their activities in the identified hotspot area of Nasrullapora, engaging with the community and spreading awareness about the harmful effects of substance abuse. The initiative focused on counseling, community interaction, and encouraging individuals to adopt a healthy lifestyle.

An awareness programme on drug abuse was also organized at SDH Chadoora, where staff and patients actively participated. The programme emphasized the ill effects of substance abuse and highlighted the importance of collective efforts in curbing the menace.

In another significant activity, a plantation drive was conducted at Arizal under the Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan at Hardapanzoo, involving Government Middle School Hardapanzoo. The drive was organized by Sukhnag Forest Range of Pir Panjal Forest Division Budgam, promoting environmental responsibility alongside the message of a drug-free society.

Meanwhile, a pledge on drug abuse was administered at HSS Wagar, where students and staff participated with enthusiasm, reaffirming their commitment towards building a drug-free and healthy society.

The district administration reiterated its commitment to intensify the campaign through sustained awareness drives, community participation, and coordinated efforts of all stakeholders to achieve the goal of a drug-free Budgam.

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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.

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