REASI: District Magistrate Reasi Vishesh Mahajan on Wednesday chaired the district level Narco coordination center (NCORD) meeting to address drug related issues in the District.  With key participation from the Police, Health, Education, Social Welfare, and Transport Departments, the meeting aimed to enhance inter-departmental collaboration to tackle the drug menace across Reasi.

In a decisive step, the DM directed the Transport Department to revoke the permits of any vehicles found carrying illegal substances, highlighting a zero-tolerance approach to trafficking. The administration also pledged to ensure that all de-addiction centers function effectively, providing crucial support to those affected by addiction.    

District Magistrate directed the Social Welfare Department to lead an awareness campaign across schools, colleges, and villages to educate communities on the dangers of drug abuse and encourage preventive measures. Additionally, the Police will implement preventive detention for known offenders, aiming to curb drug misuse and protect vulnerable individuals from the risk of overdose.ADC Kulbushan Khajuria, ASP Iftikhar, Principal of GDCs, CEO, CMO and others.

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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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