SHOPIAN: A wide range of awareness and outreach activities were today conducted across district Shopian under the ongoing 100 Day Nasha Mukht Jammu and Kashmir Abhiyan, witnessing enthusiastic participation from students, youth, teachers, religious leaders, transporters, government departments, educational institutions and members of civil society.

The day-long campaign featured pledge ceremonies, awareness rallies, sports activities, yoga sessions, poster display campaigns, counselling sessions, seminars, debates and public interaction programmes aimed at spreading awareness about the harmful effects of drug abuse and promoting a healthy, disciplined and drug-free society.

Educational institutions across the district actively participated by organizing anti-drug awareness programmes, storytelling sessions, sports activities and yoga sessions to encourage students towards positive and healthy lifestyles. Students and staff members pledged to remain away from drugs and to act as ambassadors of awareness in society.

Special awareness drives and outreach programmes were also carried out by various government departments including Health, Education, RDD, AYUSH, ICDS, Co-operative, Labour, Transport, Jal Shakti, MC, Agri allied departments, and other departments as part of the intensified campaign.

Religious institutions also played an important role in the movement, as special sermons and awareness messages against drug abuse were delivered during Friday congregational prayers in mosques across different villages and tehsils of the district. Religious scholars emphasized moral responsibility, social harmony and collective efforts to safeguard youth from the menace of substance abuse.

Transporters, farmers, traders, youth groups and local communities joined hands in spreading the message of ā€œSay No to Drugs, Say Yes to Lifeā€ through public pledges, poster displays and community awareness activities held at various locations.

The campaign witnessed overwhelming public response and reflected the collective resolve of the administration and society to build a safer, healthier and drug-free Shopian through sustained awareness, prevention and community participation.

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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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