BANDIPORA: The District Administration Bandipora today organised a training programme for resource persons designated for IEC campaign against drug abuse. The training held at mini secretariat Bandipora was designed to empower resource persons with the knowledge and skills necessary to lead effective IEC campaign at grassroots level.

The training session was overseen by District Information Officer (DIO) Bandipora, Aadil Manzoor Wani who is also designated as coordinator IEC Campaign against drug abuse, and training was provided by Councellor Addiction Treatment Facility DH Bandipora, Junaid Ghayas Zargar.

The programme  discussed effective measures to combat drug abuse aimed to empower resource persons to serve as vital links between those in need and the available treatment services besides discussed measures for effective execution of IEC campaign at Panchayat level.

Speaking on the occasion, DIO highlighted the importance of community-driven action in tackling the growing issue of drug addiction. He said, Drug abuse is a challenge that impacts every segment of society, and it demands a united front for promoting a healthy and drug-free environment.

The Counselor Addiction Treatment Facility, District Hospital, Bandipora highlighted the clinical aspects of addiction and the importance of compassionate support besides highlighted social, economic, and health consequences of drug addiction. Among others, the programme was attended by resource persons from Education, Police, Youth services and sports, socials welfare and other concerned stakeholders.

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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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