RAJOURI: As part of the Information Education and Communication Campaign against drug abuse, the District Administration Rajouri, in collaboration with the Social Welfare Department today organized a Nasha Mukht awareness camp here at Government Boys Model Higher Secondary School.

Deputy Commissioner Abhishek Sharma presided over the event and emphasized the crucial role of the youth in building a drug-free society. He urged students to set clear goals and stay focused on achieving them, highlighting that the years from Class 9th to 12th are pivotal in shaping their futures. Stressing the importance of parental involvement, he called upon parents to maintain constant communication with their children. He also underscored the role civil society can play in effectively curbing the menace of drug abuse.

Additional District Development Commissioner Raj Kumar Thapa also addressed the gathering and spoke about the detrimental effects of drug abuse on health and moral values. Medical expert Dr. Parvaiz Alam sensitized the students about the   tactics used by drug peddlers to lure the youth into addiction and encouraged them to stay vigilant and informed.

Similar Nasha Mukht awareness camps were organized across all blocks and municipalities of the district. ADCs and SDMs actively participated in these programs within their respective jurisdictions.

  District Social Welfare Officer Abdul Raheem, Chief Education Officer Iqbal Hussain, Executive Officer Municipality Yousaf-ul-Umar, Principal BHSS Muslim Wani prominent civil society members, parents, and teachers also attended the camp, extending their support to the cause. The initiative was widely appreciated by all sections of society, with a collective resolve to continue efforts towards a drug-free Rajouri.

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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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