SHOPIAN: On the occasion of the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, a series of awareness and anti-drug activities were organised across district Shopian to spread awareness about the harmful effects of drug abuse and to reiterate the collective resolve to eradicate the menace from society.

Several programmes, awareness campaigns and community outreach activities were held at various tehsil headquarters, including Keller, Herman, Chitragam, Zainapora, Shopian and other parts of the district.The events witnessed enthusiastic participation from youth, officials and members of civil society, who pledged to work together to build a drug-free society.

As part of the district-wide anti-narcotics campaign, extensive drives were also conducted to destroy wild cannabis growing in different areas. Wild cannabis plants were uprooted and destroyed at Pinjoora, Kachdoora, Heegam, Keller, Batapora, Zianapora, Herman, Chitragam, Keegam and several other areas of the district as part of the ongoing efforts to curb the wild cultivation and spread of narcotic substances.

The district administration intensifies awareness campaigns, strengthen community participation and take stringent measures against drug abuse and illicit trafficking. Citizens, particularly the youth, were urged to stay away from drugs and actively contribute towards making Shopian a healthy, progressive and drug-free district.

The programmes concluded with a pledge by all stakeholders to continue the fight against drug abuse and to create greater awareness about its devastating social and health consequences.

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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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