KULGAM: An intensive drive was conducted today at Qaimoh area of District Kulgam by the Drug Control Authorities, Kulgam in coordination with Police Department. During the inspection, three  medical shops were found violating the conditions of licences and discrepancies were observed in the maintenance of records of Schedule drugs, especially Schedule H, H1  drugs.

The shops have been closed down on spot under Section 22(d) of Drugs & Cosmetics Act, 1940 and operation of their licences has been disallowed till compliances. The inspection is part of continuous efforts of the department to bring transparency in the sale of schedule drugs and to curb the misuse of prescription drugs.

All chemists of the area have been strictly advised to adhere to responsible sale and purchase of schedule drugs, maintain sale/purchase bills, prescription CBS registers as mandated under Rules, and issue bills/cash memo for every sale. Further, the department has warned that those found violating the provisions of Drugs & Cosmetics Act and Rules shall be strictly dealt with under law.

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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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