POONCH: Deputy Commissioner Vikas Kundal chaired a meeting of the District level Narco Coordination Committee (NCORD) to review and strengthen the anti-drug measures in the District. The DC directed revenue authorities to identify suitable land for the construction of a Drug De-Addiction Centre, emphasizing the need for a permanent facility to support rehabilitation and counseling.

Instructions were also issued to intensify the district wide drug de-addiction campaign. ā€œAll the departments involved in anti-drug activities should share their reports to the District Social Welfare Officer (DSWO), who will upload the data on the designated portal for centralized monitoring,ā€ the DC ordered.

Further, orders were issued to the DFO and concerned Tehsildars to initiate destruction of cannabis, enforce mandatory installation of CCTV cameras and computerization of sale records by the chemist shops.

The SSP provided an overview of the enforcement measures and called upon all departments to synergize efforts to eradicate the menace of drug-abuse in the district. Among others, the meeting was attended by ACR, ACP, DSWO, CID officials, Tehsildars and representatives from various departments.

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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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