BANDIPORA: Continuing its intensified campaign under the Nasha Mukht Jammu Kashmir Abhiyan, the District Administration Bandipora today conducted a series of IEC (Information, Education and Communication) awareness programmes across multiple Panchayat Halqas of the district. 

The programmes were organized in Panchayats including Ajas-D (Hajin), Markundal (Naidkhai), Nowgam-B (Nowgam), Naninara (Sumbal), Ashatngoo Ghat (Aloosa), C.A. Khan (Arin), Brar-Gundi Dachina (Bandipora), Bonakoot-A (Bonakoot), and Gund Khalail (Ganastan). The events were coordinated by the respective Panchayat Secretaries in their designated Panchayat Halqas. 

A multi-departmental team comprising officials from Health, Police, Education, Social Welfare (DDAC), Youth Services & Sports, JKNRLM, and Excise & Taxation departments participated in the programmes.  During the sessions, Resource persons from these departments delivered awareness lectures and interacted with participants to sensitize them about the growing menace of substance abuse.  

A similar anti-drug awareness programme was held at Bus Adda Nusso by the Assistant Regional Transport Office (ARTO) Bandipora, wherein drivers, conductors and commuters were sensitized about the ill effects of drug abuse and the legal consequences associated with the transportation and consumption of narcotic substances.

The programmes witnessed active participation from local residents, youth, and members of the community, who engaged in meaningful discussions and reiterated their commitment to making their respective Panchayats drug-free under the ongoing Nasha Mukht JK Abhiyan.

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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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