• Asks to intensify activities under Nasha Mukt J&K Abhiyaan

SRINAGAR: Director Department of Information and Public Relations (DIPR), Shreya Singhal, today chaired a review meeting to assess the functioning and performance of District Information Centres (DICs) across the Kashmir Division. She also reviewed the ongoing activities of the department being conducted under the Nasha Mukt Jammu Kashmir Abhiyaan.

Addressing the officers in the meeting, the Director emphasized the need for further strengthening the public outreach mechanism at the grassroots level. ā€œDICs have pivotal role in disseminating the government policies, welfare initiatives and developmental achievements among the masses in an effective and timely mannerā€, she stated. Shreya Singhal directed the officers to further enhance coordination with the district administrations and ensure prompt coverage of the government programmes and policies.

Outlining the importance of the emerging digital platforms, the Director called upon the DIOs to adopt innovative communication strategies and maximize the use of digital and social media platforms for wider public engagement.

While reviewing the activities being carried out by the DIPR under the Nasha Mukt J&K Abhiyaan, the Director underscored the importance of sustained awareness campaigns to combat the drug abuse and promote a healthy and informed society. ā€œIntensify the Information, Education and Communication (IEC) activities in the educational institutions, rural areas and urban centres through seminars, awareness programmes, cultural activities and social media outreachā€, she instructed the DIOs.

The Director appreciated the efforts being undertaken by the DIPR in generating awareness regarding the harmful effects of substance abuse and called for greater community participation in making the campaign more impactful and result-oriented.

Among others, the meeting was attended by Joint Director Information (Hqrs), Dr. Zahoor Ahmad Raina; Joint Director Information Kashmir, Syed Shahnawaz Bukhari; Deputy Director Information (PR/AV), Javid Ahmad Rather; Deputy Director Information Srinagar, Mohmmad Rafiq; Deputy Director (Hqr) Srinagar, Zubair Ahmad,  Cultural Officer Burhan Hussain and  District Information Officers (DIOs)  from Kashmir Division.

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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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