DODA: The Municipal Council Doda, in collaboration with the Social Welfare Department, organized a mega awareness event at Community Hall Doda under the themes "Mera Shehar, Meri Pehchan", "Nasha Mukt Abhiyan", and "No to Drugs, Yes to Life". The event focused on waste management and the Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan, featuring a series of “Waste to Wonder” competitions that encouraged students to creatively reuse waste materials.

Deputy Commissioner (DC) Harvinder Singh graced the occasion as the chief guest. The program was attended by Dy.SP Dar Adil Rishu; DSWO   Nodal officer EIC Campaign Tariq Qazi; EO MC Yasir Wani; DIO  Ravi Kumar, other officers and a large number of students from various schools.

The DC inspected innovative stalls set up by school students, showcasing products made from recyclable waste. A pledge ceremony was also held to spread awareness against drug abuse and to promote a healthy, drug-free lifestyle among the youth. A vibrant cultural program was presented by students, promoting social messages through music and dance.

In his address, the DC appreciated the initiative and highlighted the district’s efforts under the 'EIC Campaign' to combat drug abuse. He urged the youth to actively participate in constructive activities and emphasized the intelligent reuse of waste to create valuable items. He further mentioned the district recent achievement of distributing 5,000 school desks made from recycled waste material, terming it as a key milestone under the Waste to Wonder initiative. The DC commended the creativity and enthusiasm of the students and called for community-wide efforts to achieve a clean, healthy, and drug-free Doda.

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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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