SRINAGAR: A collaborative sports event was organized today by the Excise Range South Kashmir in partnership with the Government Higher Secondary School Vessue Qazigund, as part of the J&K Nasha Mukt Abiyan initiative, which advocates against the use of psychotropic substances and tobacco products.  The  joint effort featured an awareness campaign alongside a volleyball match centered on the theme of "Drug Abuse: Its Implications, Challenges, and the Path Forward."

 Prior to the commencement of the match, all players, staff members, and spectators took a pledge to reject drugs and psychotropic substances, including the cultivation of poppy and bhang. The event was inaugurated by the principal, accompanied by excise officers and officials.  The match concluded with a ceremony recognizing participants, where certificates, medals, and mementos were awarded as tokens of appreciation.

Following the match, participants, including students from various clusters, were educated about the increasing issue of drug addiction among youth.  Experts from the Excise Department, along with the principal, delivered insightful speeches on the subject, urging students to cultivate an attitude of gratitude and to serve as ambassadors for the department in disseminating this vital message for the greater good. 

In the final segment of the event, students collectively reaffirmed their commitment to abstaining from drug influences.  It is noteworthy that the function also emphasized the importance of preserving India's heritage and embracing the values of our illustrious past.

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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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