BANDIPORA: The District Drug De-Addiction Centre (DDAC) Bandipora, in collaboration with the Motor Vehicles Department, Bandipora, organized a Medical Camp cum Counselling Programme for the driver community at the Main Bus Stand Nusoo Bandipora.

Assistant Regional Transport Officer (ARTO) Bandipora, Anis Ahmed, Station House Officer, Bandipora, Manager DDAC, Medical Officer DDAC and other concerned were present at the camp.

During the programme, ARTO delivered a compelling keynote address highlighting the severe consequences of drug abuse. He emphasized the importance of the driver community's cooperation with the DDAC Bandipora to combat this growing menace.

SHO Bandipora underscored the critical role of individuals, communities, and society at large in addressing drug abuse. He encouraged everyone to come forward and contribute to the efforts against this issue.

Medical Officer DDAC along with other medical staff from the DDAC, actively participated in the camp, providing on-the-spot medical services to various beneficiaries. Counselor, DDAC, Bandipora deliberated about the services and facilities at DDAC Bandipora. He took on the spot counseling session and highlighted the role of counseling in combating this menace.

The programme received positive feedback from attendees and underscored the importance of collaborative efforts in addressing drug addiction within the community.

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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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