BANDIPORA: In a vibrant display of sportsmanship and social responsibility, the District Drug De-Addiction Centre (DDAC), Bandipora, in collaboration with the District Administration Bandipora, organized a Friendly Volleyball Match at Kehnusa Ground under the flagship Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan (NMBA).

The event was conducted as part of the Community Peer Led Intervention (CPLI) programme to encourage youth participation in constructive and healthy recreational activities.

The tournament witnessed enthusiastic participation from local youth, who showcased remarkable teamwork, discipline, and sporting spirit. The event aimed to engage young people in positive community activities while spreading awareness about the harmful effects of substance abuse and the importance of adopting a healthy and drug-free lifestyle.

Addressing the participants, Jawhar Mir, Outreach Worker, DDAC, highlighted that sports play a vital role in personality development, mental well-being, and prevention of substance abuse. He emphasized that the Community Peer Led Intervention encourages young people to become positive role models and ambassadors of the Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan, inspiring their peers to stay away from drugs and contribute towards building a healthier society.

The friendly match also served as a platform for interaction between youth and the DDAC team, reinforcing the message that recreation, fitness, and community engagement are effective tools in preventing drug addiction. Participants appreciated the initiative and expressed their commitment to promoting a drug-free culture in their respective communities.

The programme concluded with words of encouragement for all participants, reaffirming the collective resolve of the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, District Administration Bandipora and the District Drug De-Addiction Centre Bandipora to continue organizing awareness and youth engagement activities under the NMBA, thereby strengthening the vision of a Drug-Free Bandipora and Drug-Free India.

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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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