In loving memory of Dr. Priya Ranjan: A mentor who treated me like family

SRINAGAR: Shri Mohd Suleman Choudhary, IPS, Inspector General of Police (IGP) Traffic, held a meeting with the all-Unit heads of Traffic Police to address the current traffic scenario in the UT of Jammu & Kashmir. Jammu based officers including SSP Traffic NHW Raman attended the said meeting In-Person while as Kashmir based officers attended through virtual mode.

The meeting focused on identifying key issues and challenges faced in managing traffic effectively and implementing recommendations set forth by the Hon’ble Supreme Court of India regarding road safety. The discussion highlighted the pressing concerns of traffic congestion, accident rates, and the need for improved enforcement. 

The IGP emphasized the importance of collaborative efforts to tackle these challenges to ensure the safety of all road users. He further directed all the supervisory officers to focus on aligning local strategies alongwith Hon’ble Supreme Court of India directives on road safety. The IGP directed SSP Traffic City Jammu/City Srinagar to maintain close coordination with the authorities of the Smart Cities and other stakeholders.

This collaboration aims to expedite the ongoing construction work and address traffic bottlenecks. The IGP emphasized the importance of removing obstacles that hinder the smooth flow of traffic, particularly in areas undergoing development, to ensure better connectivity and alleviate congestion in both cities.  Further, all SSsP of Traffic were directed to ensure that all the officers should remain visible on roads especially during peak hours. Besides, the IGP traffic has instructed all SSsP of Traffic to conduct drives to monitor and prevent underage driving, drunken driving besides over speeding. The focus aims to reduce accidents, ensure road safety, and uphold traffic laws.

The meeting concluded with a commitment to enhance coordination between traffic authorities and other stakeholders to address the highlighted issues and implement effective solutions.

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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.

— Team JK Monitor

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