GANDERBAL: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Ganderbal today chaired the district level NCORD meeting to assess the progress on decisions taken in the previous meeting regarding the Nasha Mukt campaign and anti-drug initiatives in the district. At the outset, DC reviewed the directions issued earlier and sought a detailed action taken report from the concerned departments.

Reviewing drug de-addiction and counselling services, DC stressed the need for proper training of counsellors to ensure effective rehabilitation and support. DC directed the education department to ensure installation of CCTV cameras at the earliest.

Reviewing awareness initiatives at the grassroots level, the Assistant Commissioner Panchayat apprised the meeting of the progress achieved in conducting public awareness campaigns. The DC directed that these activities be intensified and completed across all panchayats without delay to ensure wider community outreach.

The meeting was also informed about the action being taken under the relevant legal provisions against individuals involved in drug-related offences including suspension of driving licenses and coordination between police and transport departments for appropriate follow-up action.

Emphasising a coordinated and sustained approach, the DC called upon all stakeholders to work in close synergy to strengthen enforcement, enhance public awareness and ensure effective implementation of the Nasha Mukt campaign across the district.

Among others, the meeting was attended by the Additional Deputy Commissioner, Additional Superintendent of Police, Sub-Divisional Magistrate Kangan, Assistant Commissioner Panchayat, Chief Medical Officer, Chief Education Officer, Assistant Regional Transport Officer, Tehsildars, BDOs and other officers and officials. 

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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.

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