KISHTWAR: In a significant move to combat drug abuse, the District Social Welfare and District Youth Services & Sports Departments, organized an extensive awareness campaign under the "Nasha Mukti Bharat Abhiyan" (NMBA) across several of this mountainous district. With the slogan “Say No to Drugs, Yes to Life,” the campaign reached out to panchayats of Lohidar A, Lohidar B, Gar Thalarn, Patnazi B, Lower Palmar C, as well as GHSS Thumb Ishtyari Paddar, GHSS Sounder, and MS Sounder Dachhan.

A range of impactful activities marked the campaign, including awareness rallies, motivational talks, poster and banner exhibitions, student-led skits, and interactive community sessions. The events witnessed enthusiastic participation from students, teachers, local youth clubs, PRI members, and civil society representatives.

Officials underscored the pivotal role of education and sports in steering youth away from harmful habits. Representatives from the Social Welfare Department discussed various government schemes, helplines, and rehabilitation services available under NMBA, while Youth Services & Sports officials highlighted the availability of district-wide sports and talent development initiatives designed to engage and inspire local youth. The campaign culminated in a collective pledge by all attendees to foster a drug-free society and champion the NMBA message within their communities.

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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.

— Team JK Monitor

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