In loving memory of Dr. Priya Ranjan: A mentor who treated me like family

JAMMU: Asha Kiran Welfare Society (AKWS) organized a Vichar Goshti on Nasha Mukti Abhiyan in Govt. Girls Middle School Janipur Colony Jammu. 10 students of the school took part in the competition.

Mr. Daksh, Miss Rupali ranked 1st and 2nd whereas two students Miss Sneha and Mr. Ajay stood 3rd as per decision of the teachers committee. Consolation prizes were provided to each of the participating student besides momentos to those who stood 1st, 2nd & 3rd. Moreover prizes were also provided to seven participants who presented Nukkad Natak on Nasha Mukti and four prizes to students on their dance performance.

On this occasion Dr J.P. Gupta Chairman of the society spoke in detail about the main purpose of holding Goshti on this topic to students besides harmful effects of using narcotic substances like Heroin, Ganja, Chitta, Charas etc. on the health of addicts like loss of appetite, slow breathing, impaired eye-sight, unconsciousness, brain damage, loss of memory and even death. For control of this menace Govt. of J&K has started drug-de-addiction centres in each district where affected youths are being kept and advised how to get rid of this nuisance. Govt. is also providing counselling, moral and financial support for their rehabilitation.

Head Master of the school Sh. Vishal Sharma thanked the society members for organizing Goshti on this topic in their school and also got a joint pledge from the students to avoid the use of such harmful narcotic substances. Sh. Kamal Netar Gupta (Secretary), Sh. Hari Chand Sharma (Joint Secy.), Sh. S.N. Abrol (Cashier), besides, Sh. Surinder Kumar Bali councilors were also present. Sh. Sh. Sushil Sultan councilor of the society thanked the school management members for collaboration and proper guidance to the students.

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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.

— Team JK Monitor

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