RAMBAN: The Motor Vehicle Department Ramban today conducted a massive enforcement drive against traffic violators, particularly targeting vehicles operating without permits and those found unfit. The drive was conducted along the Ramban-Dharmkund-Sangaldan-Gool route.

During the surprise checking, the enforcement team seized eight vehicles and issued 25 challans under various provisions of the Motor Vehicles Act and associated rules. A total fine amounting to â‚č1.14 lakh is expected after the clearance of these challans.

As part of the drive at Sangaldan, ARTO Er Kuldeep Singh conducted an interactive session and counseling for drivers, conductors, and vehicle owners, emphasizing adherence to the safety parameters and traffic regulations to ensure passenger safety. He reiterated that such enforcement drives and crackdowns on traffic violators would continue across all routes in the district to maintain strict traffic discipline.

The enforcement operation received active support from local law enforcement authorities. At Dharmkund SHO Rajeev Kumar and in Sangaldan  Chowki Officer Yudhveer Kumar joined the drive and extended their full cooperation. The traffic enforcement team   included ARTO Er Kuldeep Singh, MVI Vishawjeet Singh Raju and AMVI Darpan Sharma.

The administration has urged all vehicle operators to comply with traffic regulations and ensure the safety of passengers by adhering to prescribed norms. Such drives will remain a routine effort to enhance road safety and maintain order on district roads.

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.

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