BUDGAM: District Legal Services Authority Budgam, in collaboration with the Legal Literacy Club at Boys Higher Secondary School Khansahib, organized awareness programme under DAWN (Drug Awareness and Wellness Navigation), wherein participants of the Program were apprised about the ill effects of Consuming Drugs.

The programme was conducted under the guidance of O.P. Baghat, Principal District & Sessions Judge (Chairman DLSA), Budgam and under the supervision of Tabassum Qadir Parray, Secretary DLSA Budgam.

The programme witnessed active participation from members of Legal Literacy Club Government Boys Higher Secondary School Khansahib. The resource persons highlighted the growing menace of drug addiction among youth and stressed the need for awareness, prevention, and community support to eradicate this social evil.

The session was addressed by Abdul Quoom Shah, who spoke in detail about the physical, mental, and social consequences of substance abuse. He encouraged students to stay away from harmful addictions and focus on education and personal development for overall development and making environment drug free.

Dr. Khan Muneer Aslam also delivered an informative lecture emphasizing the role of educational institutions, teachers, and parents in guiding youth towards positive activities and healthy lifestyles. The programme concluded with an interactive session where students shared their views and pledged to remain committed to a drug-free society. 

Your voice can reach the world: At JK Monitor, we firmly believe that every well-researched idea has the power to inspire change beyond geographical boundaries. We are delighted to share an encouraging message from one of our esteemed contributors, Dr. Rakesh Verma (J&K Forest Services). ā€œHis article, ā€˜When Trees Become Rights-Bearing Citizens: A Lesson from Canada for India’s Ecological Future,’ published on JK Monitor, received appreciation from La Compagnie des Papillons Bleus, the French non-profit organisation that founded and promotes the Universal Declaration of Tree Rights.ā€.  Read the message here
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

       LOOK_HERE.jpg Esteemed readers, for your convenience, we have categorized our news publishing into following šŸ‘‡