ANANTNAG: In a determined effort to combat substance abuse among youth, Education department Anantnag organized a series of   awareness activities today at High School Verinag and various government high and higher secondary schools in the district under the Nasha Mukt Jammu and Kashmir Abhiyan.

Programme witnessed enthusiastic participation from students, teachers, and local community members.  A range of events including sports competitions, awareness rallies, interactive sessions, essay writing and debate competitions, and pledge-taking ceremonies were held with great zeal and commitment.

The primary objective of these activities was to sensitize young minds about the harmful effects of drug abuse on individual health, family well-being, and the broader society, while motivating them to take a proactive role in creating a drug-free environment.

Special awareness sessions were conducted by subject experts, educators, and students. These included real-life case studies and personal stories to underline the devastating impact of substance addiction and the importance of early intervention and community support.

District administration emphasized the critical role of educational institutions and community stakeholders in sustaining awareness efforts. Schools and colleges were encouraged to develop continuous outreach initiatives and establish early intervention mechanisms to identify and support vulnerable individuals.

Further awareness programmes and community engagement events are scheduled on selected focus days as part of the ongoing public outreach initiative under the Nasha Mukt Jammu and Kashmir 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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