SRINAGAR: The District Social Welfare Office, Srinagar successfully conducted a painting competition on drug abuse under the National Action Plan Drug Demand Reduction at Govt. Degree College for Women Nawakadal, Govt College Women M.A.Road, Amar Singh college, GGHSS Amira Kadal on 15 March, 2025 and Women`s College Batpora and GGHSS Kothibagh on 17 March, 2025.

About 700 students/ youth participated in said theme based competition. These activities imparted the message of harmful effects of drug abuse on the minds of students/youth. A significant highlight of the event was the collective pledge taken by all participants to commit themselves to staying away from drugs and to work as ambassadors of change in their respective communities. This gesture reinforced the programme's message of solidarity and determination to combat drug abuse

District Social Welfare Officer highlighted the importance of educational institutes in prevention of drug abuse among youth by inculcating good ethical and moral values through value based teaching to have a drug free society. 

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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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