REASI: District Magistrate Reasi, Kumar Abhishek, today chaired a meeting of the District Level Narco Coordination Centre (NCORD) to comprehensively review enforcement measures and initiatives aimed at curbing drug abuse and promoting a drug-free environment across the district. The District Magistrate reviewed cases registered under the NDPS Act. SSP, Paramvir Singh, briefed the chair on identified hotspots and vulnerable areas.

The District Magistrate directed the Police Department to further strengthen enforcement measures and maintain strict vigil at vulnerable locations in the town and other sensitive areas of the district. He also instructed the Agriculture, Forest and Excise Departments to work in close coordination and take immediate steps for the identification and destruction of Cannabis cultivation.

While reviewing progress under the Nasha Mukt J&K campaign, he assessed awareness programmes being conducted in schools, colleges and public places. He stressed that regular inspections must be carried out to ensure strict compliance with drug control norms and reviewed the availability and utilization of drug testing kits.

Later, the District Magistrate conducted a comprehensive review of the functioning of the School Education Department to ensure effective implementation of the educational schemes. He reviewed the status of schools and enrolment in both government and private institutions, assessed physical and financial progress under Samagra Shiksha and examined staff strength across schools. He also reviewed the status of scholarships and directed the concerned authorities to submit a detailed report on schools lacking basic infrastructure, including toilet facilities and proper buildings, for necessary action. ADDC Sukhdev Singh Samyal, ADC Rakesh Kumar, CPO Narinder Kumar, ACR Nitin Verma and other district officers were present at 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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