DODA: The second day of the ongoing Divisional Level Mega Awareness Programme featured a series of informative sessions and student-centric activities centered on key social and developmental themes. The programme witnessed engaging technical sessions conducted by expert resource persons from various departments, generating awareness about Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan, Road Safety, Environmental Protection, Career Guidance and Mental Well-being. 

Prominent speakers included Touseef Ahmed Zarger (TSO) from the Social Welfare Department, Diwan Singh Gouria, Forester from the Forest Department, Prof. Dr. Sandeep Kotwal from the Higher Education Department, Dr. Shazia Shakeel and Mohammad Faheem from the Health and Family Welfare Department and Farooq Ahmed Khateeb, DySP Traffic. The experts shared valuable insights and actively interacted with the audience, making the sessions both informative and impactful.

Adding vibrancy to the programme, a variety of student competitions were organized across different venues. A quiz competition was held at Town Hall Doda, while painting and essay writing competitions took place at Government Higher Secondary School (Girls) Doda. The events witnessed enthusiastic participation, showcasing the creativity, awareness and talent of the students.

The concluding ceremony was graced by Additional Deputy Commissioner Anil Kumar Thakur, who highlighted the ill effects of drug abuse and emphasized the importance of road safety. He urged students to act as ambassadors of change and ensure that the message of the awareness programme reaches every corner of the district.

He was accompanied by Joint Director School Education (DKR), Mohammad Ashfaq and District Information Officer, Abhimanyu Singh. Also present on the occasion were Chief Education Officer Bhushan Kumar Pathak, District Education Planning Officer Dr. Anis Ahmed along with other officers of the School Education Department. The participating students were awarded certificates of participation, while winners securing first, second and third positions in various competitions were felicitated with prizes, marking a fitting conclusion to the day’s events.

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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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