• Dr Andrabi & Ashok Koul address 'Asluk Aalav' programme at Budgam

BUDGAM: Social Transformation Programme Series Asluk continues throughout Kashmir Valley and today a grant event was held at Town Hall in Budgam. This event was organised by Al-Rahim Trust. J&K Waqf Board Chairperson Dr Syed Darakhshan Andrabi attended and addressed the programne along with BJP J&K General Secretary Ashok Koul.

In her address Dr Andrabi said that the drug network had been parallely working in J&K along with the terror network since 1989 and it has very deep roots in the society. "J&K has to be part of the Nasha Mukt Bharat mission of the Prime Minister. The mission against Narco-terror has to become a mass movement in J&K. It will take time to eradicate this menace from the society.

But consistent and strong actions only can pave way for success", said Dr Darakhshan. She also reminded that it was J&K Waqf Board which started the movement two years back inJ&K and the Imams & Khateebs of Waqf Board managed mosques ans shrines are regularly speaking against this drug menace.

"There are many people in our rotten political systems who have objected to strong punishments to drug peddlers, there are others who are presenting deviating narratives only to subortage this mass movement. But the majority population has stood up against this menace under LG's leadership and the police is doing a wonderful job", said Andrabi. She also emphasised on the need for public awareness about the environment friendly lifestyle to be adopted for a clean environment around us. "J&K is a hill area and it's environ is very fragile.

We have to adopt environ-friendly ways of life to maintain proper environment for our future existence and sustainance", said Waqf Board Chairperson. Addressing the event BJP General Secretary (Organisation) Ashok Koul said that social transformation was a must for a successful life. He streesed on the need of preserving our cultural traditions and social morals for our young generation.

"Kashmir's harmonious cultural existence is based on the shared values accross different religious and linguistic donains. We need to create a drug free, peaceful and tolerant future generation so that our cultural identity remains in harmony with the changing world requirements ", said Ashok Koul. Both the leaders interacted with the media after the programme. Religious preacher Maulana Owais Qadiri also addressed the gathering. 

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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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