• DC stresses coordinated action against drug abuse

BUDGAM: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Budgam, Athar Aamir Khan, along with SSP Budgam, Hariprasad KK today chaired the 51st District-Level Narcotics Coordination Committee (NCORD) meeting at the Conference Hall, Budgam. The Deputy Commissioner took detailed review of  measures for prevention and control of drug abuse in the district.

At the outset, the DC reviewed enforcement, awareness, treatment and rehabilitation measures and called for stronger coordination among all concerned departments. He directed intensified IEC activities, particularly among youth, students and vulnerable groups, besides strict vigil around educational institutions and other vulnerable areas.

The DC called for firm action against drug peddling and directed timely identification, counselling, treatment, rehabilitation and follow-up of persons affected by drug abuse. He also directed intensified action against illegal cultivation of cannabis, poppy and other prohibited crops through coordinated field efforts.

Reviewing chemist shops, the DC stressed strict monitoring, 100 per cent CCTV coverage and computerised billing, with action against violations as per law. SSP Budgam stressed sustained enforcement and close inter-departmental coordination to strengthen the anti-drug campaign.

The meeting was attended by ADC Budgam Mehraj-ud-Din Shah, SDMs, Chief Education Officer, Chief Agriculture Officer, DFO, ARTO, CMO, District Social Welfare Officer, officers from the Health Department and other concerned 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.

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