BANDIPORA: Continuing its mission under the Nasha Mukt Jammu & Kashmir Abhiyan, district administration Bandipora on Thursday organised a series of IEC (Information, Education & Communication) programmes in various educational institutions and urban local bodies of the district. Events were held at Gunzri Mohalla Sumbal, Government Degree College Gurez, Radiant Public School Bandipora, and BHSS Nadihal, with active participation from students, staff, and community members.

Resource persons sensitised participants about the harmful effects of drug abuse on health, family, and society, while also highlighting the importance of awareness, prevention, rehabilitation, and enforcement measures.

Speakers encouraged the youth to take a proactive role in building a drug-free society and shared information about helplines, government support mechanisms, and rehabilitation facilities. The campaign reinforced the message that community vigilance and collective responsibility are vital to eradicating the menace of drugs from the grassroots level. District administration reiterated its commitment to intensify such awareness drives across Bandipora to nurture an informed, resilient, and drug-free community.

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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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