In loving memory of Dr. Priya Ranjan: A mentor who treated me like family
  • MVD imparts awareness on safe driving, hazards of drug abuse 

KISHTWAR: As part of the National Road Safety Month 2026 campaign, a free medical cum eye screening camp was organized for drivers and cleaners here at Chatroo. The Motor Vehicle Department organized the camp in collaboration with 11 RR Bhandarkot, Health & Ayush Department and with the support of the local Transport Union at the Block Development Office.

Assistant Regional Transport Officer(ARTO), Tasleem Wani; Block Development Officer, Zahid Rashid Mughal; MVI, Robin Parihar; DTI, Karan Singh; ASI, Farooq Ahmed from Fire & Emergency services, officials from Indian Army 11 RR, Health & Ayush Department facilitated the initiative.

Over 100 drivers and cleaners received free medical check-ups and health screenings by a team of medical staff from Indian Army 11 RR Bhandarkot & Health & Ayush Department. Free medicines were also provided to the beneficiaries as per their requirement. Rapid drug tests of 50 drivers were conducted, besides imparting awareness on safe driving practices and hazards of drug abuse.

Imparting awareness to the participants, the ARTO said that drivers are the key stakeholders in road safety and they need to go for regular health check-ups. “The physical fitness of drivers not only safeguards their personal health but also contributes to overall road safety”, he emphasised.

He thanked the 11 RR Bhandarkot, Chief Medical Officer and District Officer Ayush as well as BDO Inderwal & Transport Union Chatroo for providing necessary support for the programme.

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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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