RAMBAN: The Motor Vehicle Department (MVD) Ramban conducted a massive road safety and enforcement drive in Sub-Division Gool to curb traffic violations and ensure road safety. The drive was carried out by the enforcement team from MVD led by Inspector Darpan Sharma. During the checking, the team inspected a large number of vehicles at various points. As many as 12 vehicles were seized and 25 vehicles were challaned for violating different provisions of the Motor Vehicles Act.

The major violations detected during the drive included vehicles operating without valid permits, overloading of goods and passengers, driving without valid fitness certificates, riding without helmets and driving vehicles without valid insurance documents.

The MVD officials warned the transport operators against such violations as the same not only endanger the lives of drivers and passengers but also pose serious risks to other road users. They further emphasized that the enforcement drives will continue in the coming days across the district to ensure that traffic rules are strictly followed.

The department has urged all vehicle owners, drivers, and commuters to adhere to traffic laws, maintain valid documents, avoid overloading and always wear helmets while riding two-wheelers. Strict legal action will be taken against violators as part of the administration’s commitment to ensuring public safety and reducing road accidents.

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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