KUPWARA: Transport Commissioner, Vishesh Paul Mahajan, today visited Kupwara district to assess functioning of the transport sector besides addressing grievances of the public and the transporters. The Commissioner interacted with the locals and the transporters, who presented their issues and demands. He assured them that their concerns would be resolved on priority, emphasizing the department’s commitment towards responsive governance.

He also inspected the driving trial ground in Handwara, where he personally monitored the ongoing driving tests. He interacted with the applicants, briefing them on road safety norms and encouraging responsible driving practices.

Later, the Commissioner visited the Deputy Commissioner’s Office in Kupwara to discuss key transport related issues raised by the public. One of the major concerns was land allocation for the ARTO Office and a dedicated driving test trial ground which had been promptly addressed by Deputy Commissioner Kupwara, Ayushi Sudan. The land has been identified and will be transferred to the Motor Vehicles Department (MVD) on priority basis.

Speaking to the media, the Transport Commissioner stated that the objective of his visit was to ensure timely grievance redressal and review the operations of the ARTO Office. He also highlighted the ongoing efforts by the department towards digitising the services, eliminating the need for physical visits to the transport offices. Vishesh Mahajan was accompanied by RTO Kashmir, Qazi Irfan and ARTO Flying Squad, Muazzam Ali.

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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