BANDIPORA: Under the Nasha Mukht Bharat Abhiyan (NMBA), the College NCORD Cell in collaboration with the NSS Units of HKM Government Degree College Bandipora on Saturday organized an Awareness Session on Drug Menace.

The programme was inaugurated by the Officiating Principal, Dr. Mubashir Hamid Mir, who highlighted the alarming rise in drug consumption and its slow yet pervasive spread in society. He elaborated on the social, cultural, economic, and physical consequences of drug abuse, stressing the collective responsibility of educational institutions in curbing this menace.

The Convener NCORD Cell, provided insightful details on the regional spread of drug addiction and emphasized the importance of awareness, timely counselling, and community participation as effective tools for eradication.

On the occasion, Enthusiastic students actively participated in the event by displaying anti-drug posters and joining the faculty members in taking a pledge against drug addiction, vowing not to indulge in or promote any substance abuse.

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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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