BANDIPORA: Awareness and outreach activities under the ongoing Nasha Mukt Jammu and Kashmir Abhiyan continued across Bandipora district on Wednesday with life skills sessions, anti-drug awareness programmes, pledge ceremonies, yoga sessions and motivational lectures organised at various educational institutions.

Educational institutions including HSS Gadakhud, PM SHRI HSS Shadipora, HSS Sumbal, HSS PTL Gurez, HSS Quilmuqam, H/S Ketson, GHS Nadihal, GHS Naidkhai, GHS Hajin, High School Panar and PM SHRI GHS Odina organised activities focusing on life skills, decision making, peer pressure management and awareness about the harmful effects of substance abuse.

Students participated in interactive sessions, discussions, role-playing activities, awareness lectures and pledge ceremonies aimed at encouraging responsible decision making, positive thinking and healthy lifestyles. Speakers highlighted the importance of life skills in helping students avoid drug abuse and other harmful influences.

Meanwhile, awareness-cum-yoga sessions were organised at Munawar Memorial Secondary School Quil and Govt Boys Middle School Kaloosa in collaboration with the Ayush Department. The sessions focused on mental health, stress management, coping skills and the role of yoga, meditation and physical activity in combating addiction. IEC material was also distributed among participants. The programmes witnessed active participation of students, teachers and members of the community 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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