KISHTWAR: As part of the ongoing efforts to strengthen communal harmony and eliminate drug abuse under the Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan, Deputy Commissioner Pankaj Kumar Sharma held separate meetings today with representatives of the Majlis-E-Shoura Committee and the Sanatan Dharma Sabha. In both interactions, the DC emphasized the critical role of community-based cooperation in promoting peace, social cohesion, and addressing the growing menace of substance abuse.

He urged members of both the organizations to maintain active communication with the District Administration and promptly report any instances of drug abuse or addiction observed in their respective areas. The DC also appealed to the leadership of both communities to raise awareness among citizens about the harmful effects of drugs and to support the administration in reintegrating drug-affected individuals into mainstream through counseling and community engagement.

Members of both the Majlis-E-Shoura Committee and the Sanatan Dharma Sabha expressed their firm commitment to supporting the administration's efforts. They assured full cooperation in preserving communal harmony and actively contributing to the district’s anti-drug initiatives. The meeting was attended by ADC Pawan Kotwal, ACR Idrees Lone besides others.

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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