UDHAMPUR: Municipal Council Udhampur, under the supervision of Deputy Commissioner Saloni Rai, today organized an awareness programme here at  Gole market as part of the ongoing Information, Education & Communication campaign under the Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan. The programme was presided over by Chief Executive Officer Municipal Council Rajinder Digra.

Resource persons from various departments spoke on the social, economic and health-related consequences of drug addiction. The event also featured a yoga session led by students promoting a healthy and balanced lifestyle, a powerful rap performance themed on the Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan, and a series of cultural presentations aimed at reinforcing the anti-drug message in an engaging and impactful manner.

While addressing the participants, the EO underlined the critical role of parents in identifying early warning signs of drug abuse and emphasized the need for vigilant monitoring and timely intervention to safeguard youth from falling into the trap of addiction.

He further informed that the District Administration is conducting a series of awareness campaigns to sensitize the public about the devastating consequences of drug abuse. He appealed to citizens to stay alert and report any drug-related activities to the concerned authorities to ensure timely rehabilitation of the affected individuals.

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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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