• MLA Zainapora emphasises on youth engagement & parental guidance

SHOPIAN: In order to aware the adolescent students about the dangers of Drug Abuse, the Department of Ayush Shopian today organised an awareness camp on Drug Addiction with the theme, ‘Be High on Dreams, Not on Drugs, Choose Life, Not Drugs’ at Govt. High School, Chitragam. The Camp was inaugurated by Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA) Zainapora, Showkat Hussain Ganie and was attended by SDM, Zainapora, Bilal Ahmad, CMO, Dr.Arshad, DIO, Showkat Ganie, BMO Zainapora and other officials of Ayush, Health and locals.

MLA Zainapora, emphasised the role of parents, terming it essential to tackle the menace along with the engagement of youth in positive and productive activities. He sought cooperation of all to fight the war against the Drug Addiction, and appealed to teachers and parents to keep vigil on their students and wards. On the occasion, speakers of Ayush, Health, Education and student speakers highlighted the role of stakeholders especially parents, educational institutions along with the government departments in tackling the menace of drug abuse.

District Nodal Officer Ayush, Dr. Javid vied for promoting Ayush and its health and wellness benefits through physical exercises, yogic practice and sports activities. SDM Zainapora called for engaging youth towards career development early in their ages by inspiring and counselling them and channelising and honing their latent and vast energies for societal good.

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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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