‎‎RAJOURI: As part of the ongoing 100 Days Campaign under “Nasha Mukt Jammu & Kashmir Abhiyan”, sports and awareness activities including cricket and volleyball matches, training sessions and orientation programmes were successfully organised across various zones of District Rajouri with active participation of youth, students and sports volunteers.

‎‎The events were conducted by the Department of Youth Services & Sports, Rajouri, in different educational institutions and sports zones including Kalakote and Thanamandi, with the aim of promoting fitness, discipline, teamwork and a drug-free lifestyle among the youth. The activities witnessed enthusiastic participation from players and spectators, reflecting growing awareness and positive engagement of young people towards constructive and healthy pursuits.

‎‎In Zone Kalakote, a cricket match was organised between Kabukote Knight Riders and Solki under the slogan “Say No to Drugs, Yes to Sports”, drawing significant participation of local youth. Similarly, in Thanamandi Sub Division, cricket and volleyball matches were organised among youth clubs and volunteers as part of the awareness drive to discourage drug abuse and promote sports culture.

‎‎Training and orientation sessions were also held at Government Boys Model Higher Secondary School, Thanamandi, where youth volunteers and sports coaches were sensitised regarding the harmful effects of substance abuse and encouraged to play an active role in community awareness. The programme was conducted through both offline and online modes including Google Meet, followed by sports activities aimed at reinforcing teamwork and physical fitness.

‎‎The district-wide implementation of the campaign is being closely monitored under the able leadership and supervision of the Deputy Commissioner Rajouri, Abhishek Sharma, who has directed all concerned departments to ensure impactful grassroots-level activities for strengthening the message of a drug-free society through positive youth engagement.

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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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