• Calls for intensified enforcement & awareness measures

SHOPIAN: Additional District Development Commissioner Shopian,  Dr. Nasir Ahmed Lone today chaired the monthly District Level NCORD meeting to review the progress of ongoing anti-drug initiatives and measures aimed at curbing drug trafficking and substance abuse in the district. At the outset, the ADDC assessed the status of enforcement and preventive measures and emphasized strengthening inter-departmental coordination to effectively tackle the drug menace.

The meeting also reviewed progress under the Nasha Mukt Bharat campaign and sought action taken reports from concerned departments. Reviewing enforcement efforts, it was informed that drug enforcement has been intensified across the district. The ADDC directed for further strengthening tracing mechanisms to identify supply chains in the district.

Drug Control Department was instructed to ensure close monitoring of chemist shops and conduct routine inspections to prevent misuse and illegal sale of substances. On awareness and prevention, the ADDC instructed the Education Department to conduct regular awareness programmes in schools and colleges. Reviewing health interventions, the Health Department was directed to enhance counselling, training and treatment services.

Among others, the meeting was attended by the ADC Shopian, Dr. Zakir Hussain Faaz, ACR Shopian, Shakoor Ahmad Dar, Additional SP Shopian, Rameez Rashid Bhat, DIO, DSWO, CMO, CAO,CEO MC, Dy.CEO, DYSSO, Assistant Director Drugs Control department and other officers and officials from concerned departments.

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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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