• DC Srinagar asks resource persons to execute campaign in missionary zeal with social responsibility to combat drug abuse effective manner

SRINAGAR: District Administration Srinagar Saturday organized an introductory-cum-training session at Banquet Hall here for Resource persons nominated for the IEC campaign against drugs. Deputy Commissioner (DC) Srinagar, Dr. Bilal Mohi-Ud-Din Bhat presided over the training session and highlighted the significance of the IEC campaign aimed to protect vulnerable age groups from drug menace.

The DC asked the nominated resource persons to execute the campaign in missionary zeal with social responsibility to combat drug abuse in an effective manner. He emphasized the importance of the training to implement the IEC campaign effectively. Dr Bilal underlined the measures in place to curb drug abuse, and stressed the need for direct engagement with vulnerable sections of society to achieve better results, the campaign's objectives.

He further emphasized the need for proper training and knowledge among resource persons for better implementation of the initiative. During the session, measures for handling drug abuse victims, available rehabilitation facilities and moral responsibility of stakeholders in addressing drug menace was also discussed threadbare.

Chief Planning officer, District Social welfare Officer, HoD Psychiatry Department SMHS Hospital, senior Police Officer and Resource persons from Health, Police, IMHANs, Excise, Education, RDD, SMC, Social Welfare  and other concerned stakeholders were present at the event.

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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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