SRINAGAR: Gandhi Memorial College, Srinagar, Tuesday organized a seminar on ‘Road Safety Awareness and Drug Abuse Prevention: A Youth Initiative.’ The event drew widespread participation from the student body and faculty members, addressing two pressing concerns affecting today's youth. The Principal, Prof. (Dr) Aijaz Ahmad Hakak, delivered a welcome address highlighting the importance of such awareness programmes in educational institutions.

The keynote speaker, Junaid Wali, Sub-Divisional Police Officer (SDPO) of Maharaj Gunj, Srinagar, presented a comprehensive overview of road safety regulations and anti-drug initiatives in the Kashmir Valley. In his address, he emphasized the critical need for following traffic rules and discussed various preventive measures to combat the growing menace of drug abuse among youth. His talk included practical examples and recent case studies from the region, which particularly resonated with the audience.

The event concluded with Prof. Mohammad Zubair Ud Din acknowledging the contributions of all participants and emphasized the college's commitment to organizing such awareness programs regularly.

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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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