SRINAGAR:  Government College of Education (GCoE) (IASE), Srinagar, organised a divisional-level Road Safety Awareness Program under the Road Safety Annual Action Plan (2024–25) on the theme “Sadak Suraksha – Jeevan Raksha.” Sponsored by the State Road Safety Council, J&K, the event saw enthusiastic participation from students across colleges in the Kashmir Division.

The valedictory session was graced by the Director of Colleges, Higher Education Department, J&K, Prof. (Dr.) Sheikh Aijaz Bashir, who, in his address, emphasised strict adherence to traffic regulations and the adoption of essential safety measures such as wearing helmets and seatbelts. He urged students to act as ambassadors of road safety awareness and contribute towards building a more responsible and vigilant society.

The Principal of the host college, Prof. (Dr.) Seema Naz, in her address, underscored the pressing need to address the alarming rise in road accidents attributed to negligence, overspeeding, and distracted driving. Emphasising that road safety is a collective societal obligation, she called upon the youth to emerge as responsible stakeholders and catalysts of change.

Prof. Aijaz Ahmad Dar, Convener, Road Safety Club, highlighted the significance of sustained awareness and responsible conduct in fostering a culture of road discipline. He reiterated that meaningful transformation in road safety can only be achieved through collective effort and informed participation.

The programme featured a series of inter-college competitions, including Elocution, Poster Making, and Slogan Writing, designed to engage students in creative and intellectual discourse on road safety. Participants demonstrated commendable insight, originality, and social consciousness through their performances and presentations.

In the Elocution Competition, Malik Mohd. Masnoon (GDC Shopian) secured first position, followed by Malik Haziq Mohiuddin and Majid Hassan Khan (GDC Ajas). In the Poster Making Competition, Najma Khatoon (GCW M.A. Road, Srinagar) secured first position, while Kaiser Rehman (GDC Handwara) and Safia Sajad (GDC Baramulla) secured second and third positions, respectively. In the Slogan Writing Competition, Uzma Yousuf (GDC D.H. Pora, Kulgam) secured first position, followed by Fakhr-Un-Nisa (GDC Baramulla) and Heeba Masood (Gandhi Memorial College, Srinagar). The programme concluded with the distribution of certificates, trophies, and cash prizes among the winners and participants.

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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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