UDHAMPUR: The Deputy Commissioner Udhampur, Saloni Rai along with Chief Medical Officer Dr. Anil Manhas and District Social Welfare Officer Kanika Gupta, conducted a site visit at the Government Medical College Udhampur today to identify a location for establishing a drugs de-addiction rehabilitation centre in the district.

During the visit, the District Social Welfare Officer provided the Deputy Commissioner with a detailed overview of the planned operation of the rehabilitation centre. The DC instructed the concerned authorities to expedite the establishment process to ensure timely support for those affected by drug addiction.

She assured that the District Administration would provide all possible support to affected individuals, assisting them in reintegrating into society by extending the benefits of various government schemes/ programmes. She emphasized that eliminating the drug menace from society is a top priority for the government.

Later, the Deputy Commissioner also conducted surprise inspection of ALC Office, One Stop Centre for Women, District Hub for Empowerment of Women and District Program Office, Mission Poshan  Udhampur.

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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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