• Directs, strict implementation of de-congestion measures

SHOPIAN: The Deputy Commissioner (DC) Shopian, Mohammad Shahid Saleem Dar today chaired a meeting of officers at Mini Secretariat, Shopian in order to discuss traffic management and de-congestion measures being taken in Shopian town. The meeting aimed to address the growing traffic concerns in the town and deliberate on finding solutions to ease congestion.

Some of the major changes for regulating the traffic for promoting easy access to healthcare and market utilities in the town have been taken by the Municipal Council in coordination with other stakeholders, upon the directions of Deputy Commissioner.

These changes include shifting the Sumo stand, old bus stand to Kanipora area, ban on movement of heavy vehicles during day time, creating at least three parking spaces in busiest areas of town for facilitating parking and to arrest the roadside parking menace.

Shahid emphasized the need for strict implementation of recent measures to decongest traffic in the town. He directed officers to figure out other necessary steps to ensure smooth traffic flow and minimize congestion.

The DC also took a review of sanitation issues of the town and directed for making some new interventions for the convenience of the public including provision of portable toilets.

ADDC Shopian, Dr.Nasir Ahmad Lone; ADC, Dr.Zakir Hussain Faaz, DIO and other concerned officers from Traffic, Police, Municipal Council, Motor Vehicles Department attended the meeting.

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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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