SRINAGAR: To sensitise students about the harmful effects of drug abuse and encourage them to play their part in its eradication from the society, District Administration Srinagar today organized an awareness programme on Drug De-Addiction at Government Women's College Nawakadal.

The event was held on the directions of Deputy Commissioner Srinagar, Dr Bilal Mohi-Ud-Din Bhat as part of an ongoing Drug Free Jammu and Kashmir initiative of the Government to educate school children, staff members, and local residents about the growing menace of drug addiction and the collective responsibility to curb it.

During the event, informative sessions addressing the physical, mental, and social consequences of substance abuse were held to effectively sensitize the participants. The program witnessed active participation from college faculty, students, local community members and officials from various departments.

The event featured active participation from Departmental Resource persons representing Social Welfare, Police, Health, Education, Excise and SMC and others, all working together to raise awareness among students and the local population.

Students contributed through speeches, skits, and discussions, further emphasizing the message. The participants present on the occasion emphasized the crucial role of education, awareness and community involvement in eradicating the menace of drugs from society.

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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.

— Team JK Monitor

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