ANANTNAG: A comprehensive one day training cum capacity building program for the resource persons under the Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan (NMBA) was held today at Khanabal, Anantnag, oganised by District Administration in collaboration with Govt Medical College Anantnag. The session was presided over by Additional District Magistrate and attended by HoD Psychiatry, GMC, senior doctors, Tehsildars, and other concerned officials from various colleges of the district.

The programme aimed at strengthening the capacity of frontline administrative and academic functionaries in effectively addressing the issue of substance abuse across the district.

On the occasion, HoD Psychiatry, GMC, provided an in-depth briefing on causes, types and prevalence, precautionary measures, early signs along with the prevention and treatment of drug abuse adding there is need for coordination among administration, educational institutions, health authorities and community members for eradicating the menace from society.

The session underlined the importance of proactive community engagement, timely reporting, and institutional support to mitigate drug-related challenges.  Addressing the session, ADM urged the participants to adopt a sensitive, preventive, and structured approach while dealing with drug-affected individuals in their respective jurisdictions.  At the conclusion, an interactive question–answer session was held on multiple aspects of drug abuse, field-level challenges and practical intervention techniques.

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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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