RAMBAN: Adding to the momentum of the ongoing Nasha Mukt Jammu & Kashmir Abhiyan, the district administration Ramban, under the leadership of Deputy Commissioner Mohammad Alyas Khan, organized a series of Padyatras and awareness activities across 33 Panchayats in 11 blocks of the district, including Banihal, Ukhral, Khari, Ramsoo, Ramban, Rajgarh, Batote, Gandhri, Sangaldan, Gundadhar and Gool. The initiative aimed at generating mass awareness against drug abuse and promoting a healthy, addiction-free society.

The events witnessed enthusiastic participation from people from all walks of life, including students, youth, religious leaders and prominent citizens. Participants raised slogans against drug abuse, spread awareness about its harmful effects and took a collective pledge to contribute towards building a drug-free society.

Similar Padyatras were held in other Panchayats across the district with active involvement of Tehsildars, BDOs and CDPOs, who led the campaign at the grassroots level. Students from various schools, officials from different departments and community members participated in large numbers, turning the campaign into a mass movement. Awareness messages were widely disseminated, with participants reiterating their commitment to eradicate the menace of drug abuse.

As part of the 100-day Nasha Mukt campaign, Parent-Teacher Meetings were also organized in schools across the district. During these sessions, parents were sensitized about the serious consequences of drug abuse and encouraged to play an active role in guiding youth towards a positive and healthy lifestyle.

The overwhelming community participation reflects the strong collective resolve of the people of Ramban to support the administration’s mission of a drug-free society. The district administration remains committed to intensifying such awareness drives to ensure a safer and healthier future for all.

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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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