SRINAGAR: An awareness rally under the Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan was organized at the Shalimar Campus of Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Kashmir (SKUAST-K) by the Dean Students Welfare in collaboration with the Kashmir Jurists Bar Association to spread awareness against the menace of drug abuse and to promote a healthy and responsible society.

Vice Chancellor, SKUAST-K, Prof Nazir Ahmad Ganai, was the Chief Guest at the occasion, while Senior Superintendent of Police, Nighat Aman was the Guest of Honour. Among other prominent attendees were Prof Raihana Habib Kanth Director Extension, Dean Students Welfare, Prof Sajad Ahmad Gangoo, Altaf Ganderbali, President, Kashmir Jurists Bar Association, Taseer Hamid, SHO, PS Harwan, along with several members of Kashmir Jurists Bar Association, civil society, faculty members, medical officers of the university, students, and school children participated.

The programme commenced with the address by the Vice Chancellor, who reiterated that Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Kashmir remains committed to carrying forward the mission of a Nasha Mukt Jammu & Kashmir envisioned by the Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor. He emphasized the collective responsibility of educational institutions and society in safeguarding youth from the harmful effects of substance abuse.

Addressing the gathering,  Nighat Aman highlighted the ill effects of drug addiction and urged students and youth to actively participate in awareness initiatives aimed at eradicating the menace from society. She highlighted the role of parents specially role of mothers in combating drug abuse. On the occasion, NSS volunteers of SKUAST-K participated in an oath-taking ceremony pledging to remain committed towards building a drug-free society.

The awareness rally was flagged off by the Vice Chancellor in the presence of distinguished guests and participants. A large number of NSS volunteers, students, faculty members, and school children enthusiastically participated in the rally carrying placards and spreading the message of a drug-free society.

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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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