In loving memory of Dr. Priya Ranjan: A mentor who treated me like family
  • DC calls for strengthening surveillance around Educational institution, hotspots  

KISHTWAR: A District-Level NCORD (Narco Coordination Centre) meeting was convened today under the chairmanship of the Deputy Commissioner, Pankaj Kumar Sharma to review drug control measures, de-addiction framework and assess the progress of the Information, Education & Communication (IEC) campaign under the Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan.

The Deputy Commissioner conducted a comprehensive review of the prevailing drug abuse scenario in the district and sought detailed inputs on vulnerable areas, affected age groups and identified hotspots.   He directed that all nine nominated resource persons from the line departments to ensure wider outreach and effective public awareness on drug abuse prevention.

The ACR apprised the meeting that details of four persons involved in drug-related cases have been received from the SSP and action for freezing and seizure of their properties is being initiated as per the procedure. The Tehsil Social Welfare officer presented the Action Taken Report (ATR) on the decisions taken at the previous NCORD meeting.

It was informed that with the start of internet service in Marwah the implementation of computerized billing systems in Jan Aushadhi Kendras and other medical establishments, along with the installation of CCTV cameras, has been initiated in the area. The Deputy Commissioner directed for deploying special flying squads across the District to keep check on sale and consumption of tobacco around educational institutions,

The Sub-Divisional Magistrates and Tehsildars, heads of Sub-Division and Tehsil Level Committees were asked to accelerate declaration of Panchayats as Nasha Mukt in consonance with the prescribed Standard Operating Procedure (SoP). The Chief Education Officer informed the meeting that 246 schools in the district have been declared tobacco-free.

 The installation of CCTV cameras at identified hotspots and monitoring of courier services was also reveiwed. The SDM Paddar and   E&T Department were directed to conduct joint exercises to curb the sale of illicit liquor (Desi Laahan) in the area. It was informed that the District Employment Centre has sanctioned two loan cases under the Mission YUVA scheme to support the rehabilitation of two youth who recovered from drug addiction.

The meeting was attended by SSP, Naresh Singh, ADDC, Vinod Kumar Behnal, ADC Pawan Kotwal, ACR Idrees Lone, all SDMs (Virtual Mode), ACD Manoj Kumar, CEO MC Mirza Mumtaz Iqbal, ARTO  Tasleem Wani, CAO Kushal Chandel, Chief Education Officer Sanjay Dogra, Inspector Excuse and Taxation Department, Drug Inspector, Nodal Officer ATF Dr. Hariss (Via Virtual Mode) along with other officers and officials of the concerned line departments.

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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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