DODA: In a major step to enhance road safety and ensure compliance with transport regulations, the Assistant Regional Transport Officer (ARTO) Doda, Kapil Deol has ordered the suspension of blacklisted vehicles for a period of three months with immediate effect. The action has been taken under the directions of Deputy Commissioner Doda, Harvinder Singh.

As per the order, vehicles found operating with expired Fitness Certificates and those running without valid Route Permits have been blacklisted and suspended from plying on public roads. Vehicle owners have been directed to renew their Fitness Certificates, obtain or renew Route Permits, or apply for cancellation of Registration Certificates (RC) in case the vehicles have been scrapped.

The order further states that failure to comply within the stipulated three-month period will lead to cancellation of the Registration Certificate, seizure of vehicles during enforcement drives and penal action under the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988.

The District Administration reiterated that the step has been taken strictly in the interest of public safety and road discipline, urging vehicle owners to adhere to legal norms and contribute towards safer roads in the district.

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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