SRINAGAR: In a joint venture Excise Range South Kashmir and Skylight Higher Secondary School Pampore today organized an awareness cum Volley Ball match incorporating the theme, 'Drug Abuse, its implications/ challenges and the way forward. Before the match began, a pledge was taken by all the players, including staff members and spectators to say no to drugs/ psychotropic substances like the cultivation of Poppy and Bhung.

The match concluded with an appreciation ceremony. All the participants were awarded certificates/ medals/ mementos as a mark of respect. After the match was over, all the participants including students were enlightened about the growing menace of drug addiction amongst youth.

The experts from the Excise Department and the Principal delivered a comprehensive speech on the topic and made humble requests to the student community for developing an attitude of thanksgiving and further requested them to act as the Ambassadors of the department in floating this message far and wide for greater human cause.

Your voice can reach the world: At JK Monitor, we firmly believe that every well-researched idea has the power to inspire change beyond geographical boundaries. We are delighted to share an encouraging message from one of our esteemed contributors, Dr. Rakesh Verma (J&K Forest Services). ā€œHis article, ā€˜When Trees Become Rights-Bearing Citizens: A Lesson from Canada for India’s Ecological Future,’ published on JK Monitor, received appreciation from La Compagnie des Papillons Bleus, the French non-profit organisation that founded and promotes the Universal Declaration of Tree Rights.ā€.  Read the message here
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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