SHOPIAN: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Shopian, Shishir Gupta today presided over a meeting of the District Level NCORD (Narco Coordination) to review and strengthen measures aimed at curbing drug abuse and illegal narcotics activities in the district. During the meeting, the DC directed all concerned departments to intensify efforts to speed up preventive and enforcement actions.

Drug Control authorities were directed to conduct regular inspections of pharmacies and ensure strict compliance with prescribed norms regarding sale of medicines. He emphasized maintaining proper sale registers, verification of prescriptions and preventing misuse of scheduled drugs. Agriculture and horticulture departments were asked to rope in farmers in hotspot areas for alternative cropping ventures.

The DC directed the education department to ensure installation of prominent signboards outside all schools across the district declaring the areas as " No Smoking Zones." Authorities were further instructed to strictly enforce the prohibition of smoking and sale of tobacco products around educational institutions as per established norms.

Review of constitution of anti drug committees in schools and engagement of youth in sports activities was also focused upon for action. Directions for sustained awareness campaigns and collective responsibility to safeguard the youth from the menace of drugs was emphasized on the occasion. SSP, Shopian, Mushtaq Ahmed Choudhary; ADC, Dr. Zakir Hussain Faaz; ACR, Shakoor Ahmed Dar, district officers,Tehsildars and other concerned attended the meeting.

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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.

— Team JK Monitor

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