DODA: As part of the ongoing Nasha Mukt Jammu & Kashmir Abhiyan, an awareness programme on prevention of drug abuse was organized by the Health Department at Hussain Paramedical Institute Ghat (Doda). The programme was conducted under the guidance of Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Tanveer Ahmed Rather and under the supervision of local Block Medical Officer Dr. Abdul Gafoor.

Among those present on the occasion were Umar Anayat (Epidemiologist), Mashhood Latif (BM&EO Ghat), Dr. Tarif Younas (MLHP) and Faizan A. Tramboo (Incharge Health Media Desk). Director of the Institute, Mudassir Wani, along with faculty members and students also participated in the programme.

During the event, representatives from the Health Department delivered awareness lectures highlighting the harmful effects of drug abuse and the importance of collective efforts in building a drug free society under the ongoing campaign.

A symposium on drug abuse was also organized in which students of the institute, including Zahid Shafiq, Ruqaya Banoo, Muzamil Ahmed and Jyoti Devi, expressed their views and spoke about the growing need for awareness and prevention of substance abuse among youth. Later, prizes were given to the participating students. A collective pledge was taken by all attendees to support the mission of a drug free Jammu & Kashmir and district Doda.

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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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