In loving memory of Dr. Priya Ranjan: A mentor who treated me like family
  • Urges them to act as ambassadors on Drug Abuse & sanitation, inspire youth towards productive activities

SHOPIAN: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Shopian, Mohammad Shahid Saleem Dar today held a meeting with Imams and Khateebs of the district to discuss the growing issue of drug addiction in the society. The DC urged the community leaders to act as ambassadors in raising awareness about the dangers of drug abuse among the vulnerable sections of the society. He emphasized the need to inspire youth towards productive activities so that they remain aloof from the degrading menace of Drugs Consumption.

This initiative is part of the district administration's efforts to combat drug addiction, which has become a significant concern in J&K. The DC aims to leverage their influence in the community to spread awareness and encourage positive change. Some of the respectable community leaders and police officers also deliberated on the concerning social issue and committed towards enhancing the awareness initiatives at their places and contributing towards the cause of drug free Shopian and Swachh Shopian.

Later, the DC also spoke on sanitation issues and emphasized the need to use biodegradable items instead of environment harming polythene and plastics and impressed upon them to use their influence in strengthening positive change in the society. The interaction was attended by various other civil and police officers including ADDC, Shopian, Dr.Nasir Ahmad Lone and ADC, Dr.Zakir Hussain Faaz.

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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.

— Team JK Monitor

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