In loving memory of Dr. Priya Ranjan: A mentor who treated me like family
  • Stresses strengthening of anti-drug measures at grassroots level

RAJOURI: Deputy Commissioner Rajouri, Abhishek Sharma, today chaired the 39th District Narco Coordination Centre (NCORD) meeting at the Conference Hall of the DC Office to review and intensify efforts to combat drug trafficking and ensure the effective implementation of the Nasha Mukht Abhiyan in the district.

During the meeting, the DC issued a series of directives aimed at strengthening monitoring and enforcement at the grassroots level. He directed the Tehsildars to convene meetings of village-level committees to closely monitor drug-related activities and to enhance community-based surveillance. He further instructed them to submit proof of red entries in all drug-related cases to ensure proper documentation and swift action.

Senior Superintendent of Police Rajouri stressed the need to widen CCTV coverage, particularly in vulnerable areas and called for strict vigilance on bhang cultivation. He also directed officers to regularly inspect and review CCTV footage of medical shops in rural areas to curb any illegal sale of psychotropic substances.

The Deputy Commissioner reiterated the district administration’s commitment to eliminating the drug menace and urged all stakeholders to work in close coordination to protect the youth and society from the threat of substance abuse.

The meeting was attended by ADC Kalakote, Tanvir Ahmed, ADC Rajouri, Chander Prakash, PO ICDS Harpal Singh, ACR, Mohd Jahangir Khan, Principal GDC Rajouri ,Zameer Mirza, CEO Rajouri, Mohd Hafeez, DSWO ,Abdul Raheem, Tehsildars and other district and sectoral officers.

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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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