KISHTWAR: Deputy Commissioner Rajesh Kumar Shavan on Tuesday chaired a meeting to review the progress of Special 26 day IEC Campaign launched under the aegis of Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan.  At the outset, the District Social Welfare Officer (DSWO)  Zubair Ahmed informed the meeting that a calendar of activities  has been chalked out to organise sports tournaments, yoga camps, poster-making, street plays, awareness seminars and community engagement activities from June 1 to June 26, 2025.

 The DC directed for organizing a mega awareness campaign with sports and yoga activities at Devigol, Bunjwah with the target to engage 4,000 to 5,000 people. He further asked for organizing a National-level Mushaiara at the District Headquarters on June 26, 2025 (International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking), to raise awareness and promote collective efforts against drug addiction.

 The meeting was attended by PO ICDS, Dr. Rishi Sharma; CEO KDA Kishtwar, Kesar Bhawani; CPO Kishtwar Shahnawaz Bali; ACR Idrees Lone; DSWO Zubair Ahmed besides concerned officers from Police & Civil departments. The meeting concluded with a shared commitment to strengthen community-based efforts under the Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan.

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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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