SHOPIAN: As part of the ongoing 100-Day Nasha Mukt Jammu & Kashmir Abhiyan, a range of awareness, outreach, and youth engagement activities were conducted across Shopian district today to reinforce the message of a drug-free society.

Educational institutions, departments and various stakeholders organized programmes aimed at sensitizing youth and the general public about the harmful effects of substance abuse while promoting healthy and constructive lifestyles.

Sports activities including an Inter-Zonal District Level Volleyball Championship were organized, by DYSSO Shopian at YSS Play field Sindo Shirmal, witnessing enthusiastic participation from young athletes from different parts of the district.

The event highlighted the role of sports in channelizing the energy of youth towards positive pursuits and away from the menace of drugs. Awareness initiatives were also conducted in educational institutions where students and staff actively participated in anti-drug campaigns.

As part of the activities, Nasha Mukt themed badges and awareness material were distributed among staff and students at Govt. Polytecnic college, Shopian to further strengthen public outreach and encourage greater community involvement in the campaign.

The programmes emphasized the importance of collective responsibility, youth empowerment, and community participation in combating drug abuse.

Participants were urged to act as ambassadors of change by spreading awareness about the ill effects of drugs and promoting healthy lifestyle choices within their families and communities. Other departments also conducted awareness activities across the district.

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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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