ANANTNAG: To mark ‘World No Tobacco Day-2025,’ Health department in collaboration with the Education department organized a series of awareness programmes, rallies, and pledge ceremonies across Anantnag district. The events aimed to educate the public, especially the youth, about the harmful effects of tobacco consumption and to encourage a tobacco-free lifestyle.

Programmes were held in schools, colleges, healthcare institutions, and public spaces, featuring health talks, debates, poster-making competitions, and skits. Students, teachers, healthcare professionals, and civil society members participated enthusiastically in the district-wide initiative. Rallies led by students and health workers, echoed with slogans promoting health and well-being, drawing attention from passersby and reinforcing the message of a tobacco-free society.

Pledge ceremonies were also held, where hundreds of participants vowed to stay away from tobacco and spread awareness in their communities. Chief Medical Officer Anantnag, in his message emphasized the urgent need to combat the growing tobacco menace and appreciated the efforts of schools and health institutions in spreading awareness. The day-long events concluded with a renewed commitment from stakeholders across the district to work together in building a healthier, tobacco-free Anantnag.

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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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