BANDIPORA: As part of the ongoing awareness activities under the Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan (NMBA), an awareness programme was conducted at Town Hall MC Hajin on Saturday to sensitise people about the harmful effects of drug abuse and the need for a healthy and responsible lifestyle.

The programme was organised with Municipal Committee (MC) Bandipora as the nodal department, in collaboration with the Social Welfare, Health, Labour & Employment and Urban Local Bodies departments.

During the programme, participants were sensitised about the ill-effects of substance abuse and its impact on individuals, families and society at large. Resource persons highlighted the importance of early prevention, awareness and coordinated community efforts to curb the menace of drug abuse.

Speakers emphasised the role of youth and civil society in building a drug-free society and urged participants to actively contribute towards spreading awareness in their respective areas. Participants were encouraged to act as ambassadors of the anti-drug campaign and disseminate the message of a drug-free society among the masses.

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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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