JAMMU: To mark the International Day against Drug Abuse & Illicit Trafficking 2025, a marathon was organised by ETI Nagrota to generate awareness about the harmful effects of drug abuse and to promote a healthy and drug - free style among the public.

The marathon was flagged off jointly by the Deputy Excise Commissioner (Executive) Sanjay Bhat and Deputy Excise Commissioner (Accounts & Audit) Tinna Mahajan with additional charge of Principal ETI Nagrota in presence of Excise & Taxation officers, trainees of the institute and staff of the Excise Department.

The event witnessed enthusiastic participation from the stakeholders including students of Pushpak Public School, Jagti, Nagrota, representatives of NGOs and locals. The rally commenced from the Training Institute premises and marched through key areas of the town carrying placards with messages of staying away from drugs and leading a healthy lifestyle.

The event concluded back on ETI campus where the officials   exchanged ideas with the staff and students of Pushap Public school about the strategies required to tackle this social evil. The participants appreciated the Excise Department for organising such events and felicitating the best participants.

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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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