DODA: An awareness programme on the health hazards of Tobacco consumption was held today here at Government Higher Secondary School Boys Thathri. The program was hosted on the directions of Chief Medical Officer Dr Om Kumar and under the guidance of BMO Thathri Dr Shafqat Javed Zargar.  Dr Shazia Shakeel from CHC Thathri was the resource person. Rinku Rao- NCD Counsellor and Pooja Devi, Adolescent Female Health Councillor and other staff of the CHC were also present.

The event was marked by the active involvement of students, reflecting a strong united front against tobacco. Various activities and speeches were also organized to further highlight the detrimental impact of tobacco on health and the environment.

Dr Shazia Shakeel spoke about the value of life and emphasized on the need to take care of the same. She said that students need to be sensitized about the harmful effects of tobacco use. She said that one of the major objectives of the program was to engage with the students of the college so that messages will go to a broader section of the 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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