• ADDC leads initiative at Sumo stand Gagren to sensitize transporters on 100 days Nasha Mukht Abhiyaan

SHOPIAN: In continuation of the ongoing 100 Days Nasha Mukt Jammu and Kashmir Abhiyaan, District Administration Shopian today launched a sticker pasting and awareness drive in Shopian aimed at sensitizing transporters  and the general public about the dangers of drug abuse.

The initiative was formally inaugurated by the Additional District Development Commissioner Shopian, Dr. Nasir Ahmad Lone, at Sumo Stand Gagren, where awareness stickers carrying anti drug messages were pasted on commercial vehicles to promote widespread public awareness.

The drive driven by the Department of Social Welfare and Motor Vehicles , specifically targeting drivers and transport operators, recognizing their crucial role in community outreach and daily public interaction.

The initiative forms part of a series of ongoing efforts by the district administration to strengthen public awareness and ensure wider outreach of the campaign, with a focus on preventive measures and community participation to curb drug abuse. Dy.SP Headquarters, Imtiyaz Ahmad Mir, District Social Welfare Officer Shopian, Ibrar Hussain, and other officials were also present on the occasion.

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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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