UDHAMPUR: Deputy Commissioner Udhampur, Saloni Rai today chaired a meeting of the District Level Committee under the Narco Coordination Centre NCORD to review and reinforce measures aimed at curbing drug abuse in the district. The meeting was attended by Additional Deputy Commissioner, Prem Singh and senior officers from concerned departments.

A detailed review was undertaken on key aspects of drug prevention and control, including identification and rehabilitation of addicts, cases registered under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, surveillance of educational institutions, inspection of de-addiction centres and awareness campaigns conducted under IEC and Nasha Mukt Panchayat initiatives.

The committee also deliberated on strengthening inter-departmental coordination to effectively track and apprehend individuals involved in drug trafficking, identify drug abuse hotspots and promote community-level rehabilitation and awareness efforts.

The DC directed all departments to intensify counseling services and further enhance IEC activities to sensitize the public about the harmful effects of drug abuse. She instructed Principals of Colleges to organize regular awareness programmes within their institutions. The CMO was asked to conduct sensitization and counseling sessions for healthcare staff and to expand IEC campaigns across all health institutions in the district.

Stressing the need for strict enforcement, the DC called for intensified action to seize illicit substances and safeguard the youth from the menace of drug addiction. She emphasized a coordinated and collaborative approach among all line departments to dismantle drug supply chains and ensure a comprehensive, community-driven fight against substance abuse. SDMs were also directed to organize awareness drives and sensitize the public about the ill effects of drug abuse within their respective jurisdictions.

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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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