UDHAMPUR: Deputy Commissioner Udhampur Minga Sherpa today chaired a meeting of the District-Level Narco Coordination Centre to review drug control measures and discuss restructuring of the NCORD mechanism for strengthening anti-narcotics efforts.  Among those present were Additional Deputy Commissioner Prem Singh, Additional Superintendent of Police Sandeep Bhat and senior officers from various line departments.

The meeting reviewed key aspects of drug prevention and control, including identification and rehabilitation of drug addicts, progress on PIT-NDPS cases, action against erring pharmacies, installation of CCTV cameras, measures to curb illicit cultivation of narcotic crops, inspection of de-addiction centres, block-wise data on drug abusers, identification of drug hotspots, surveillance of educational institutions, implementation of Information, Education and Communication (IEC) campaigns, mass awareness programmes, computerised billing systems in pharmacies, Nasha Mukti Panchayats and cases registered under the NDPS Act.

The DC directed agencies concerned to strengthen efforts to identify and apprehend individuals involved in drug trafficking, monitor abuse-prone areas and promote community-based rehabilitation and awareness initiatives and instructed all departments to intensify counselling services and strengthen IEC activities to sensitise the public, particularly the youth, about the harmful effects of drug abuse.

The Chief Education Officer and college principals were instructed to organise regular awareness programmes and anti-drug campaigns in educational institutions. The Deputy Commissioner called for decisive action against drug trafficking, effective seizure of illicit substances and sustained efforts to protect the youth from the menace of drugs and directed departments concerned to enhance their overall performance, ensure timely submission of reports and work in close coordination to make the district drug-free under the Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan.

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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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