SHOPIAN: District Administration Shopian, under the ongoing Nasha Mukt Jammu & Kashmir Abhiyan (NMJKA), continues to organize a series of intensive awareness and outreach programmes across the district on a daily basis to educate people, especially youth, about the harmful effects of drug abuse.

As part of the sustained campaign, awareness programmes, sports activities, seminars, yoga sessions, cultural events and interactive meetings are being conducted in schools, colleges, villages and public places with active participation of students, youth clubs, teachers, civil society members and local volunteers.

During the programmes, participants were sensitized about the growing menace of substance abuse and were encouraged to play an active role in making society drug-free. Speakers stressed the importance of community participation, parental guidance and coordinated efforts to protect the younger generation from falling prey to drugs.

Special focus is being laid on involving youth in constructive and positive activities including sports, skill development and awareness drives so that they remain engaged in productive pursuits. Various departments are jointly conducting these activities to strengthen the anti-drug movement at the grassroots level.

Citizens were urged to remain vigilant and report any drug-related activities to the concerned authorities for timely action. The daily awareness initiatives are receiving encouraging response from the public and are significantly contributing towards building a healthier, safer and drug-free Shopian.

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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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