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BANDIPORA: With an aim to address and deliberate on key road safety challenges within the district, the Deputy Commissioner (DC) Bandipora, Manzoor Ahmad Qadri, who is also (Chairman Road Safety Committee) on Thursday chaired a meeting of District Road Safety Committee (DRSC) at Mini Secretariat Bandipora.

During the meeting, the DC highlighted the importance of awareness initiatives aimed at fostering safe driving practices among all road users. He emphasized educating the public about traffic rules, dangers of reckless driving, and responsible behavior on the roads to create a safer and more sustainable transportation environment.

The meeting discussed threadbare issues such as raising awareness on road safety, identifying and rectifying accident-prone black spots, crash barrier installations, road widening projects, and much more.

On the occasion, the DC thoroughly reviewed the progress reports on tasks assigned to different departments during previous Road Safety Committee meetings such as assessing the implementation status of key initiatives, identifying any challenges faced, and ensuring accountability for the timely execution of road safety measures.

While reviewing the efforts and measures of different departments, Qadri stressed the importance of inter-departmental coordination to achieve results in improving road safety. Among others, the meeting was attended by Chief Planning Officer Bandipora; CMO; CEO; ARTO; DIO; Ex. Engineer R&B, Ex. Engineer PMGSY, DySP Hqr and other concerned.

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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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