In loving memory of Dr. Priya Ranjan: A mentor who treated me like family

POONCH: The Indian Red Cross Society (IRCS) Jammu & Kashmir in collaboration with the District Red Cross Society Poonch, today organised a Drug De-Addiction Awareness and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Awareness Programme at Government Higher Secondary School (Boys), Mendhar, as part of the 100-Day Nasha Mukt Campaign launched under the guidance of the Lieutenant Governor of Jammu & Kashmir.

The programme aimed to educate students on the harmful effects of drug abuse, promote a healthy and drug-free lifestyle and equip participants with life-saving skills through CPR training.

Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM) Mendhar Imran Kataria and Sub-Divisional Police Officer (SDPO) Mendhar attended as chief guests and appreciated the initiative, urging students to stay away from drugs, adopt healthy lifestyles and contribute towards building a drug-free society. The SDM highlighted the social and health consequences of drug addiction and appealed to students to become ambassadors of the campaign by spreading awareness within their families and communities.

A special team from IRCS Jammu, comprising Dr Rita Kumari (Medical Officer), Vironica Marwah (Field Officer), Ashok Chandel (Head Assistant) and Surinder Kumar (Helper) conducted the awareness sessions. Dr Kumari delivered a practical demonstration on CPR, explaining correct techniques and noting that timely CPR can significantly improve chances of survival before professional medical assistance arrives. Ms Marwah spoke on the objectives, principles and humanitarian services of IRCS and encouraged students, teachers and members of the public to enroll as Red Cross members and participate in humanitarian and community service initiatives.

Principal of Government Higher Secondary School (Boys) Mendhar Saleem Hussain Shah addressed the students, highlighting the importance of staying away from drug abuse and contributing to society through humanitarian service.

A large number of students, teachers and local residents attended and participated in the interactive sessions, pledging to spread awareness about drug de-addiction and life-saving first aid practices in their communities.

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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.

— Team JK Monitor

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