RAMBAN: As part of the ongoing ‘100 Day Nasha Mukt Jammu & Kashmir Abhiyan’, the district administration Ramban, under the guidance of Deputy Commissioner Mohammad Alyas Khan, on Wednesday organised an anti-drug awareness Padyatra in Panchayat Maitra- to spread awareness about the harmful effects of drug abuse and promote a healthy, addiction-free society.

The awareness march witnessed active participation from Tehsildar Headquarters, Reejuta Mahajan, members of the Mahila Samiti, Community Monitoring Committee, local women leaders and residents of the area.

During the Padyatra, participants sensitized the public about the social, economic and health consequences of substance abuse and emphasized the importance of collective community action in preventing drug addiction, particularly among the youth. The participants also encouraged residents to support the administration's efforts in creating a drug-free environment and to remain vigilant against the menace of narcotics.

The participants reaffirmed their commitment towards the vision of a Drug-Free Jammu & Kashmir and highlighted the vital role of community participation, women-led initiatives and grassroots awareness campaigns in achieving this objective.

The district administration has intensified awareness activities across the district under the Nasha Mukt Jammu & Kashmir Abhiyan and has called upon all sections of society to join hands in safeguarding future generations from the dangers of drug abuse. 

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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.

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