In loving memory of Dr. Priya Ranjan: A mentor who treated me like family

BHADERWAH: District Legal Services Authority in colloboration with Traffic Police Doda  organized an awareness programme on “Motor Vehicle Act and Rules keeping in view the road safety month  at Seri Bazaar Bhaderwah here today .The program was also attended by Dy SP Traffic Doda Farooq Khateeb , Naib Tehsildar Bhaderwah , DTI Bhaderwah  , DLSA staff members ,  PLVs and drivers .Advocate Mohd Majid Malik Panel Lawyer DLSA Bhaderwah  who was the resource person thoroughly highlighted the importance of the Motor Vehicle Act and Rules.He also said that the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, is a landmark legislation that governs the operation and management of motor vehicles in India.

With the objective of ensuring road safety, efficient transportation and protection of rights of road users, the Act provides a comprehensive framework for traffic regulations, vehicle standards, licencing and penalties for violations.He  also spoke about the importance of the Motor Vehicles Amendment Bill-2019 that proposes a huge increase in various penalties for traffic violations, and making vehicles owners criminally liable for violations committee by juvenile drivers.

The DLSA Panel Lawyer Adv Mohd Majid Malik  and traffic police Dy SP Farooq Khateeb also distributed chocolates at several junctions  of Bhaderwah town to the drivers, urging them to fasten seat belts and wear helmet.The police teams also stopped the four-wheeler drivers and bikers, who skipped the mandatory rules, interacted with them and asked them to use helmet and seat belts, explaining the possible dangers associated with it. It’s just passing a message to the public to take precautions while driving, Dy SP Traffic Farooq Khateeb  said. 

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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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