BANDIPORA: The Deputy Commissioner (DC) Bandipora, Manzoor Ahmad Qadri, who is also Chairman Road Safety Committee on Monday chaired a meeting of District Road Safety Committee (DRSC) at Mini Secretariat Bandipora. The meeting discussed threadbare various issues including raising awareness, establishment of trauma centre, road safety audit, fixing of road signages, black spot identification and erection of cash barriers besides other issues.

Speaking on the occasion, the Deputy Commissioner M.A.Qadri, emphasized the need for collaborative efforts from various departments to enhance road safety measures and mitigate risks to ensure the safety of road users. He  stressed the importance of timely implementation of the proposed initiatives and called for active participation from all stakeholders in promoting road safety.

Deputy Commissioners emphasized the urgency of identifying high-risk areas and mitigating those risks through  better signage, and proper road engineering. He also urged the public to adhere to traffic rules and make road safety a collective priority. Among others the meeting was attended by ADDC Zaffar Husson Shawl, CMO Dr.Rafi Ahmad Salathi, ARTO Anees Ahmad, DIO Aadil Manzoor Wani, Tehsildar Bandipora Firdous Ahmad Qadri and other concerned.

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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Your voice can reach the world: At JK Monitor, we firmly believe that every well-researched idea has the power to inspire change beyond geographical boundaries. We are delighted to share an encouraging message from one of our esteemed contributors, Dr. Rakesh Verma (J&K Forest Services). “His article, ‘When Trees Become Rights-Bearing Citizens: A Lesson from Canada for India’s Ecological Future,’ published on JK Monitor, received appreciation from La Compagnie des Papillons Bleus, the French non-profit organisation that founded and promotes the Universal Declaration of Tree Rights.”.  Read the message here