SHOPIAN: Ongoing 100-Day Nasha Mukt Jammu & Kashmir Abhiyan today witnessed multiple activities across Shopian district through a series of awareness, outreach, educational, and sports-based activities aimed at fostering a drug-free society.

As part of the campaign, various departments, educational institutions, and community stakeholders organized programmes to raise awareness about the harmful effects of substance abuse and promote healthy lifestyle choices among the public, particularly the youth.

Government Degree College Shopian actively participated in the campaign by organizing awareness activities, including pledge-taking ceremonies and sensitization programmes on drug abuse prevention. The institution also promoted constructive youth engagement through sports and other co-curricular activities, reinforcing the message of responsible living and social responsibility among students.

The Department of Youth Services & Sports Shopian continued its efforts under the campaign by organizing sports events and competitions across the district. These activities witnessed enthusiastic participation from young athletes and highlighted the role of sports in promoting discipline, teamwork, physical fitness, and positive engagement while encouraging youth to stay away from substance abuse.

As part of the ongoing efforts under the Abhiyan, a special drive for the identification and destruction of wild Bhung (wild cannabis) was also carried out across various areas of Sub-Division Zainapora.

The initiative aims to curb the illegal growth of narcotic plants and strengthen preventive measures against substance abuse.

Awareness sessions, community outreach programmes, and interactive engagements were also conducted at various locations, emphasizing the importance of collective action in addressing the issue of drug abuse.

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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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