SAMBA: To address the pressing issue of drug abuse, Deputy Commissioner Rajesh Sharma on Tuesday convened a district-level meeting under the Narco Coordination Centre (NCORD) framework to fortify preventive and enforcement strategies in Samba District. The significant meeting united key stakeholders across multiple sectors to review and amplify the district’s efforts in combating drug-related challenges.

Emphasizing the significant role of educational institutions, the DC directed the Chief Education Officer (CEO) to organize a series of seminars and special lectures across schools and colleges to educate students about the dangers of substance abuse.  Sharma underscored that the students and parents must be actively engaged, promoting a community-wide commitment to a drug-free lifestyle.

Law enforcement agencies were instructed to intensify their vigilance through random inspections in public areas. DC Samba emphasized the need for a zero-tolerance approach, urging swift and decisive action against drug-related activities.

During the meeting, various departments briefed the Deputy Commissioner on ongoing initiatives aimed at drug prevention, including community outreach programs, awareness campaigns, and efforts to tackle both the supply and demand aspects of the drug problem. He encouraged departments to work in synergy, strengthening the district's approach to curbing this societal menace.

The NCORD meeting was attended by Senior Superintendent of Police Samba, Sh. Vinay Kumar; Additional Deputy Commissioner Samba, Jagdish Singh; ACR; SDMs; and other district officers.

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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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