POONCH: District Hospital Poonch organised a special awareness programme on the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking to educate people about the harmful effects of substance abuse.

The programme was organised by the staff of the Addiction Treatment Facility in the OPD section, with participation from doctors, paramedical staff, ATF personnel and patients' attendants.

ATF patients received psychoeducation on the ill effects of drug abuse, with speakers emphasising treatment adherence, sustained recovery and a healthy lifestyle. Medical Superintendent Dr Mohd Shafeeq urged patients to remain committed to their treatment and make positive lifestyle changes to overcome addiction. Trained instructors from the AYUSH Department conducted a yoga session on the role of yoga in improving mental and physical well-being.

The programme was held under the directions of Mission Director National Health Mission J&K Akrti Sagar, Deputy Commissioner Poonch Ashok Kumar Sharma and Director Health Services Jammu Dr Poonam Sethi, under the guidance of Chief Medical Officer Poonch Dr Parvaiz Ahmed Khan and under the supervision of Medical Superintendent District Hospital Poonch Dr Mohd Shafeeq.

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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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