POONCH: The District Administration Poonch, in collaboration with the District Youth Services & Sports Department, Education Department and Social Welfare Department, today organised a grand awareness rally to mark World Red Cross Day. The event was organised under the banner of Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan.

Around fifteen hundred students from 12 schools took part in the march. Students carried awareness placards and raised slogans promoting humanity, social service, a drug-free society, peace and unity.

The rally aimed to spread awareness about the importance of the Red Cross movement, humanitarian values and the collective responsibility of society towards building a healthy and drug-free nation. Participants marched through main town areas, reflecting the strong commitment of the youth towards social awareness and nation-building initiatives.

Officials from the district administration, DYSS, Education Department and Social Welfare Department joined the students and staff members, highlighting the importance of such awareness programmes in guiding youth towards positive and constructive activities under the ongoing 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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