RAJOURI: Deputy Commissioner Rajouri, Abhishek Sharma today chaired a comprehensive meeting of the District Road Safety Committee (DRSC) in the VC Room of the DC Office Complex. During the meeting, the Deputy Commissioner reviewed the steps taken so far to enhance road safety and issued a series of directions to further streamline efforts. He stressed the urgent need to install road safety devices, strip markings, speed limit signages and conduct safety audits of identified accident-prone hot spots across the district.

In view of the upcoming Shri Budha Amarnath Ji Yatra, the DC asked the Border Roads Organisation (BRO) to visit all black spots in coordination with the Transport, Traffic and PWD Departments. He emphasized immediate identification and rectification of such black spots to ensure the safety of yatris, army convoys and the general public.

To address traffic congestion and parking-related issues, the DC called for the regularization and proper documentation of departmental lands for use as designated parking zones. He also instructed the identification of land for bus and taxi stands. The officers were directed to identify and notify zones for street vending to streamline roadside activities and avoid encroachments.

Further, the DC instructed concerned departments to issue notices to illegal occupants who have encroached upon departmental roads through constructions like stairs or drains. He emphasized the need for visible and standardized road signage near CHCs, PHCs and critical points with details such as contact numbers of nearby police stations to aid in emergency response.

The installation of crash barriers at vulnerable stretches was also stressed to prevent mishaps. The DC underlined the importance of raising awareness regarding the Cashless Treatment Scheme for road accident victims, ensuring timely and free medical care in emergencies. The meeting was attended by ADC Rajouri Chander Prakash, ADC Sunderbani Ramkesh Sharma, ADC Nowshera Pritam Lal Thapa, Additional SP Bikram Kumar, SE PWD Tilak Raj, Ex En PWD Aftab Ahmed, CMO Dr. Manohar Lal, Dy.SP Traffic, ARTO Rajouri, representatives of BRO, Ex En PMGSY, Executive Officers of Municipalities and other concerned district and sectoral officers.

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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