• Road Safety awareness Programme held at IDPS Dhani Dhar

‎‎RAJOURI: Assistant Regional Transport Officer (ARTO) Rajouri, Rajesh Gupta, today conducted an enforcement drive to assess compliance with Motor Vehicles Act. ‎‎During the drive, the ARTO seized 14 vehicles, including 10 e-autos found plying without valid driving licences, 03 two-wheelers being operated sans licences and 01 tempo without valid fitness certificate. An amount of ₹72,500 was realized as fine during the drive.

Besides, extra seats and tape recorders fitted in e-autos in violation of safety norms were also removed on the spot to ensure passenger safety and adherence to prescribed vehicle specifications. ‎‎The enforcement drive was carried out at University Road and Rajouri town aiming to curb traffic violations and enhance road safety.

‎‎Meanwhile, the ARTO also conducted a Road Safety Awareness Programme at IDPS School, Dhani Dhar, as part of the ongoing National Road Safety Month. During the programme, students were sensitized to traffic rules, road safety measures and the importance of responsible behaviour on roads.

‎‎The Assistant Regional Transport Officer emphasized that such drives and awareness programmes will continue in the future to ensure safer roads and strict adherence to traffic regulations.

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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