RAMBAN: In line with directives from the District Administration Ramban, the Drug Control Officer, in coordination with Police authorities, inspected courier centres in Chanderkote to check for the misuse of services for the sale of narcotics and psychotropic drugs.

During the inspection, the team focused on deliveries of medicines, particularly psychotropic drugs ordered online. The Drug Control Officer sensitised courier service providers about the potential abuse of their services by drug peddlers and highlighted how unverified consignments can be easily transported without detection.

The inspection team instructed all courier service centres in Ramban district to immediately report any suspicious medicinal parcels to the Drug Control Department. They were also directed to monitor addresses that frequently receive such consignments and to remain vigilant to prevent courier services from being misused for drug trafficking.

The team will conduct regular inspections of all courier service centres to ensure the authenticity of consignments containing medicines. This measure aims to curb the misuse of habit-forming drugs and reinforce efforts to eradicate drug abuse from society.

The Drug Control Officer urged courier agencies to cooperate, stating, ā€œIt is our collective responsibility to combat drug addiction. Every consignment of medicine or suspicious parcel must be verified before delivery.ā€

Courier operators have been strictly directed not to dispatch or deliver any medicine consignment without prior intimation to the Drug Control Department, Ramban, through WhatsApp at 9596231600 or via email at drugofficeramban@gmail.com.

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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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