SHOPIAN: District Administration Shopian recorded a strong response to the ongoing Nasha Mukht Jammu & Kashmir Abhiyaan with an encouraging response to the Book Donation Drive held across the district on Day 1.

More than 100 books were donated at multiple locations including Sub Division ,Tehsil offices, Block offices, Municipal Council, and Mini Secretariat, reflecting active participation from officers and officials across departments.

The initiative, themed ā€œPromote Books, Not Drugs,ā€ aims to encourage reading habits while spreading awareness against drug abuse. The campaign seeks to channel the energy of youth towards constructive and knowledge based pursuits, reinforcing the message that books can serve as a powerful alternative to harmful substances.

District Administration have urged all officers and officials to actively contribute and ensure that the message of the campaign reaches every household across Shopian. The administration emphasized collective responsibility in building a drug free society through awareness, education, and community participation.

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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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