REASI: Additional District Development Commissioner (ADDC) Reasi Sukhdev Singh Samayal on Thursday chaired the District-Level Narco Coordination (NCORD) centre meeting here in the DC Office to review and enhance efforts against drug abuse in the district. 

During the meeting, ADDC emphasized the crucial role of multiple departments, including police, education, health, and others, in tackling the menace of drug abuse. He directed the stakeholders departments to launch a massive awareness drive in every village each week until the entire district is covered.  The District Social Welfare Officer (DSWO) was instructed to compile reports on these awareness programs from the concerned departments. 

The ADDC also instructed the police department to adopt strict measures against those involved in drug peddling. Additionally, he stressed the need to identify and rehabilitate victims of drug abuse through institutional support.  The meeting was attended by ADC Rakesh Kumar, PO ICDS Mohd. Anwar Bandey, CMO, CEO, DSP (HQ) Neeraj Padyar and other concerned officers.

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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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