In loving memory of Dr. Priya Ranjan: A mentor who treated me like family
  • DC seeks strict action against erring drivers, asks for retrials to issue fresh license  

REASI: Deputy Commissioner Reasi, Vishesh Mahajan today chaired the District Road Safety Committee meeting to deliberate on implementation of road Safety Plan in the district. The meeting extensively discussed the road safety action plan, the Road Safety Act, installation of road signage and traffic calming measures. Seeking strict action against habitual violators, the DC directed transport officials to cancel driving licenses of drivers causing road accidents and issue new one only after they get a driving test pass certificate.

The DC directed XENs from PWD and PMGSY to identify critical sharp turns on roads with deep gorges and install crash barriers at these spots. He also called for timely submission of an audit report of road safety and bridges to his office. He also instructed them to draw zebra crossings outside education institutions. Additionally, the DC emphasized the immediate start of a special drive by police, traffic and transport for organising Nakkas in view of the upcoming festival Season.

To increase awareness, the DC suggested launching informative campaigns in schools and colleges to educate students on road etiquettes, road safety and traffic rules.  Chief medical officer was instructed to constitute an emergency response team to deal with road accidents. ADDC Sukhdev Singh Samyal, ADC Kulbushan Khajuria, ACR Anshumali Sharma, SDM Katra, Mahore, Dharmari, XENs PWD and PMGSY, DySP (HQ) Neeraj Padyar, Principal of various GDC, CMO, CEO, DIO info and other officers attended the meeting.

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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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