KISHTWAR: A District-Level NCORD (Narco Coordination) Committee meeting was convened today under the chairmanship of Deputy Commissioner Kishtwar, Pankaj Kumar Sharma to review measures being taken to curb drug abuse and to strengthen the de-addiction framework in the district. The Deputy Commissioner took a detailed review of the current situation and sought inputs from all members regarding vulnerable areas, affected age groups, and identified hotspots.

He also assessed the progress of preventive initiatives and enforcement actions undertaken by the concerned departments. Emphasizing a collective approach, the DC called for close coordination among all stakeholders to effectively combat the drug menace. He urged active participation in the ongoing UT-wide IEC campaign under the Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan, highlighting the involvement of nine resource persons from the notified line departments.

The DC directed the CMO along with the Drug Inspector (Drugs and Food Control Kishtwar) to conduct an audit and inspection of all Schedule H drug supplies entering the district. He further instructed the CMO and the Drug Inspector, to carry out special inspections in the far-flung areas of Marwah and Warwan. The Principal GDC Kishtwar was asked to organize a mega seminar on drug abuse with active involvement of all line departments.

The DC also directed all Heads of the line Departments to ensure maximum participation in the IEC campaign, cautioning that absenteeism would be dealt with strictly. The meeting was attended by SSP Naresh Singh, DSWO Zubair Ahmed, CEO Municipal Council Mirza Mumtaz Iqbal, CMO Dr. Rajinder Kumar, CEO Sanjay Dogra, Nodal Officer ATF Dr. Harris, Drugs Inspector Drugs and Food Control Munish Gupta besides other senior officers and concerned officials.

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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.

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