RAMBAN: The District Administration Ramban, under the leadership of Deputy Commissioner Baseer-Ul-Haq Chaudhary, on Monday organized extensive Information, Education and Communication (IEC) campaign across all 11 blocks and the Municipal Council Ramban to promote Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan and Nasha Mukt Jammu and Kashmir Abhiyan.

A key highlight of the campaign was the event held at Dak Bungalow Ramban, where local MLA   Arjun Singh Raju led the Nasha Mukt Bharat initiative. The programme witnessed the presence of EO Municipal Council Sudershan Jamwal, alongside several government officials, civil society members, and enthusiastic students.

District Health Officer Dr. Mohammad Iqbal and other resource persons delivered insightful lectures on the repercussions of drug abuse, on individuals and society as a whole.

Mass awareness programs were also organized across multiple panchayats including Trigam Upper, Sujmatna-B, Rajgrah, Gool Parthmullah, Dharam B, Thather Lower, Famrote, Karma, Kangha, Sildhar, and Sena Bhatti-B. These events witnessed active participation from students, teachers and officials from Health, Police, Social Welfare, and Information Department, reinforcing a collective stand against substance abuse.

At Panchayat Gool Parthmullah, Sub-Divisional Magistrate Imtiaz Ahmed presided over the programme, sensitizing the public about the disastrous consequences of drug addiction.

Throughout the campaigns, Health Department experts elaborated on the devastating health impacts of drug use, while representatives from the Jammu and Kashmir Police and Excise Department discussed legal ramifications and enforcement strategies. Social Welfare officials highlighted available government helplines and rehabilitation initiatives to support affected individuals and their families.

All programmes concluded with mass pledges of commitment, as participants vowed to protect youth and the society from the drug menace, reaffirming their dedication to building a drug-free, healthy, and prosperous Ramban.

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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.

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