• Hundreds attended rally, condemned the menace & pledged action to tackle the illness

SHOPIAN: The Deputy Commissioner (DC) Shopian, Mohammad Shahid Saleem Dar and Secretary, J&K Sports Council, Nuzhat Gull today led a Mega Drug Awareness Rally at Shopian in order to create awareness on drugs and its hazardous ramifications. The rally commenced from GDC Shopian and culminated at Jamia Masjid, Shopian while traversing through Gagren, Clock Tower Chowk of town.

The rally was attended by hundreds of students, teachers, public, officials and officers of civil and police administration. During the rally, participants were carrying banners, posters condemning drug Addiction, depicting the significant disastrous impact of the menace on the norms and conduct of society. The participants also engaged in sloganeering against the menace in order to sensitise the public of the seriousness and sensitivity of the issue.

The DC speaking on the occasion at Clock Tower emphasised on the gravity of the illness which is consuming innumerable lives of youth and shattering the dreams of parents for the happy and blissful growth of their children. On the occasion, people also condemned the killing of non local labourer, Ashok Chouhan of Bihar who was found dead yesterday at Melhura, Zainapora.

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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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