SRINAGAR:  Drug De-addiction awareness program was conducted at Islamia College of Science & Commerce by Shifa foundation in collaboration with 82 BN CRPF. The programme was aimed to spread awareness about substance abuse, rehabilitation process besides highlighting the importance of leading a healthy and responsible life.

Speaking during the programme, Principal, Prof. Tehmina Yousuf emphasised  on the collaborative approach of all stake holders to address the issue. While addressing the students she encouraged them to come out of there stress and lead a healthy life by sharing there concerns or issues with faculty mentors of the college. She ensured all support to the students for their purpose and well-being.   

Experts from Shifa Foundation shared valuable insides regarding the psychological, medical and social aspects of substance abuse with the focus on rehabilitation process.  Volunteers of NSS unit 3rd of the college performed an impressive and thought provoking skit on the theme. The Skit covered all the aspect which included family role, parenting, peer pressure that may contribute to getting involved in substance abuse and the recovery through rehabilitation.

Students delivered an impressive speech wherein it was emphasized to replace substance with purpose, shame with support and numbness with belongingness for the substance abusers.The programme concluded with the strong message of collective commitment to build a drug free society. A large gathering of students were present on the occasion along with the officers from the Battalion, faculty and non-teaching staff of the college.

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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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