BANDIPORA: As part of the ongoing Good Governance Week (Prashasan Gaon Ki Aur 2025) campaign, the Motor Vehicles Department (MVD) Bandipora on Wednesday organised a road safety awareness and grievance redressal camp for drivers and transporters at the Sumo Stand, Sumbal. The camp focused on promoting safe driving practices, addressing grievances of drivers and transporters, and ensuring compliance with traffic regulations.

During the programme, ARTO Bandipora, Mohammad Mukhtar Sofi sensitised participants on road safety norms, passenger safety, and the ill-effects of drug abuse while driving. On the occasion, 13 drivers were facilitated with fitness certificates for their vehicles on the spot, ensuring prompt service delivery as part of the good governance initiative.

Meanwhile, an enforcement drive was conducted on the Argam-Chapran Road to check overloading and charging of exorbitant fares, if any. During the drive, the ARTO, along with the enforcement team, interacted with drivers and passengers, counselling them on adherence to prescribed fare structures and responsible driver behaviour.

Another enforcement drive was carried out on the Bandipora–Sumbal route, wherein 73 vehicles were checked. Of these, 25 vehicles were e-challaned, and an amount of Rs 31,000 was realised as penalty.  On the occasion, passengers were also consulted to confirm fare compliance and assess driver behaviour, reinforcing transparency and accountability in public transport services.

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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