DODA: In a decisive move, the District Administration Doda has launched a comprehensive awareness campaign to educate people about the urgency of combating the menace drug abuse. The initiative is spearheaded by the District Development Commissioner (DDC) Harvinder Singh. This multi-departmental endeavor being led by the Social Welfare and the School Education Departments features weekly Information, Education, and Communication (IEC) awareness camps.

The camps are held every Monday across all 237 Panchayats of the district, engaging the public through informative discussions led by designated teachers and officials. Today, numerous IEC camps were successfully conducted, initiating a meaningful dialogue among students, local residents, and officials about the harmful effects of drug abuse.

Participants were sensitized about the social, psychological and health-related consequences of substance abuse, reinforcing the importance of community vigilance and proactive measures. The campaign aims to create a well-informed society that actively works towards drug prevention and rehabilitation. With robust support from local leaders, educators, and the community, the initiative is gaining momentum and is expected to expand further in the coming weeks.

The District Administration Doda urges all stakeholders, including parents, teachers, and youth, to join hands in this collective fight against drug abuse, ensuring a healthier and safer future for Doda District.

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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.

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