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PULWAMA: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Pulwama, Dr. Basharat Qayoom, today led a plantation drive at CB Nath, Shadimarg under the ongoing 100-day intensive campaign of the Nasha Mukt Jammu & Kashmir Abhiyan. The drive was organised by the District Administration in collaboration with Mashaal Welfare Foundation (J&K).

Addressing the gathering, the DC said that the 100-day campaign has been launched with the objective of eliminating drug abuse from society through coordinated efforts of all stakeholders. He added that a comprehensive district action plan has been rolled out with a three-pronged strategy focusing on Information, Education and Communication (IEC), treatment and rehabilitation, and enforcement and prevention.

Laying special emphasis on enforcement, he said that strict action has been initiated against drug peddlers and the same will be further intensified in the coming days. Highlighting the role of youth, the DC said that youth clubs across the district will be revitalised and strengthened by involving motivated young individuals who will act as ambassadors of positive change under the campaign.

Emphasising inclusivity and community participation, he urged religious leaders, Auqaf members, senior citizens, social activists, civil society members and public representatives to actively participate in the campaign and help transform it into a mass movement to ensure a drug-free Pulwama. The event witnessed enthusiastic participation from local residents, youth, tribal social activists, civil society members and students.

Among others, Chief Agricultural Officer, Pulwama; Block Development Officer Shadimarg, Tehsildar Rajpora; Block Medical Officer Rajpora; officers from education department and other block-level officers were also present on the occasion. Meanwhile, as part of the campaign, a series of awareness programmes and activities were conducted across municipal wards and Panchayat halqas in areas including Kuchmulla Tral, Achan Lasipora and Booh Awantipora, focusing on themes related to a drug-free society.

In addition, special awareness sessions highlighting the ill effects of drug abuse were organised in educational institutions across the district. Furthermore, the Drug Control Department carried out intensive inspections of medical shops as part of the ongoing enforcement measures under the campaign.

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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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