BUDGAM: On the occasion of the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, the District Administration Budgam in collaboration with social welfare department organized an awareness cum sensitization programme at Pareesa, Khansahib Budgam under the Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan.

The programme was attended by Anganwadi Workers (AWWs), senior citizens, women, youth and officials of the Social Welfare Department. The event aimed to create awareness about the harmful effects of drug abuse and to encourage community participation in preventing substance abuse.

Besides , Dr. Mukhtar Ahmad Dar, District Social Welfare Officer (DSWO), Budgam, who spoke about the impact of drug manace on individual, community and societal level. He highlighted the role of communities in preventing substance abuse through awareness, early intervention, and rehabilitation. Other speakers from the social welfare department also highlighted the menace of drug abuse and various measures to curb this menace.

Participants actively interacted with the speakers and reaffirmed their commitment to supporting the vision of a drug-free and healthy society.

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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.

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