SHOPIAN: Monthly District-Level NCORD Committee Meeting was today convened under the chairmanship of the Deputy Commissioner (DC) Shopian, Shishir Gupta  here at Mini-Secretariat to review the measures being taken to curb drug and substance abuse.

At the outset, the DC complemented the efforts of all stakeholders taken by them against the raging menace of drugs in the district including strict surveillance of hotspot areas and pharmacies, universal computerised billing system of drug stores, police action against trafficking, organisation of awareness camps,destruction of poppy and bhung, among others.

However, while complimenting, the DC cautioned against losing guard and emphasised continued action against the menace. He stressed the importance of strong inter-departmental coordination and  proactive action against drug peddling and rehabilitation and treatment protocols.

The meeting also discussed the issues of enforcement of Anti Tobacco Act, COTPA against the smoking in public places wherein all officers were directed to penalise the smoking in offices and public places.

Training of manpower for counselling purposes, mobilisation of village level committees and organising their meetings thereof and increasing progress of drug free panchayats were also discussed for implementation during the meeting.

SSP Shopian, Mushtaq Ahmad Choudhary; ADC Shopian, Dr. Zakir Hussain Faaz; Principal GDC, Shopian, Prof.Shafiq Ahmad; ACR,Shakoor Ahmad; SDM Zainapora,Bilal Ahmad,Tehsildars and other officers of the district administration were present in 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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