KULGAM: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Kulgam, Athar Aamir Khan on Monday chaired a meeting of officers from Motor Vehicle, Revenue and Municipality to discuss and finalise the measures and steps for smooth traffic flow in Kulgam town. The meeting held threadbare discussion on various issues including management of the traffic system in the town and making it more convenient for commuters.

Requisite measures were discussed threadbare to overcome traffic jams and ensure better regulation of traffic. Creation of parking zones near Ghanta Ghar and Shopain Adda besides making Laroo bus stand fully functional also came under discussion. DC instructed ARTO, Traffic Police department and other concerned to work in close coordination and act tough against traffic rules violators, who cause a lot of inconvenience to common people in the town.

Directions were passed to utilize the space near Polytechnic College for Sumo ada while DH Pora Ada be used for car parking. DC directed the traffic authorities to designate proper pick and drop points for passengers in public buses in the town. He directed the officers to conduct a massive enforcement drive against wrong parking and roadside encroachments in town.

DC also asked to relocate street vendors from heavy traffic junction points which hinder smooth traffic ply. He stressed concerned officers to take all required measures to decongest roads in town to ensure smooth flow of traffic. The meeting was attended by ACR Reyaz Ahmad Shah, ARTO, Tehsildar Kulgam, DSP- traffic, EO Kulgam, and other traffic police 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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