BARAMULLA: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Baramulla, Minga Sherpa today chaired a meeting of the District Level Committee (DLC) to review cases registered under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act.

During the meeting, officers from the concerned departments briefed the chair about the status of NDPS cases in the district. DC emphasized strict implementation of the NDPS Act to curb drug trafficking and substance abuse.

DC directed the concerned officers to ensure timely disposal of cases in line with legal provisions and stressed the need for close coordination among all enforcement agencies to effectively tackle the menace of drugs.

On the occasion, Minga Sherpa announced that a brief session will be conducted next week with all Executive Magistrates on the NDPS Act to further strengthen awareness and enforcement at the grassroots level. ASP Baramulla, DySP Sopore, officers from Prosecution, and other concerned officials attended the meeting.

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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Your voice can reach the world: At JK Monitor, we firmly believe that every well-researched idea has the power to inspire change beyond geographical boundaries. We are delighted to share an encouraging message from one of our esteemed contributors, Dr. Rakesh Verma (J&K Forest Services). “His article, ‘When Trees Become Rights-Bearing Citizens: A Lesson from Canada for India’s Ecological Future,’ published on JK Monitor, received appreciation from La Compagnie des Papillons Bleus, the French non-profit organisation that founded and promotes the Universal Declaration of Tree Rights.”.  Read the message here