UDHAMPUR: Deputy Commissioner Udhampur Minga Sherpa today chaired a meeting with civil society members, prominent citizens and heads of religious  organizations, seeking their support in mobilizing community participation and strengthening the anti-drug campaign launched by the  Lieutenant Governor  Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir.

The meeting was attended by Senior Superintendent of Police Amrit Pal Singh; Additional Deputy Commissioner Prem Singh; Assistant Commissioner Revenue, Dr Umesh Shan and other senior officers.

While interacting with the participants, the Deputy Commissioner briefed them about the three-month schedule of activities planned under the Nasha Mukt Udhampur Abhiyan. He emphasized the importance of engaging youth in constructive initiatives, stating that their active involvement would play a vital role in ensuring the effective implementation of the campaign at the grassroots level.

He informed that a series of awareness programmes and camps are being organized across the district during the campaign to educate the public about the harmful effects of substance abuse.

Highlighting the significance of collective responsibility, he underscored the crucial role of religious leaders and respected members of society in spreading awareness and guiding the youth away from the menace of drug abuse. The civil society members and prominent citizens present in the meeting assured full cooperation and extended their support to the District Administration for making the Nasha Mukt Udhampur Abhiyan a success.

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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.

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