GANDERBAL: As part of the National Road Safety Month 2026, commenced from today, the Deputy Commissioner Ganderbal, Jatin Kishore flagged off a Road Safety Awareness Rally from the Mini Secretariat Ganderbal. The rally witnessed active participation from various stakeholders, including local transporters, drivers, traffic officials and locals. The rally passed through major roads of Ganderbal town, spreading awareness about road safety norms and the precautions to be observed while driving.

Speaking on the occasion, the Deputy Commissioner emphasized the importance of collective responsibility in ensuring road safety and urged all to strictly adhere to traffic rules to prevent accidents and save lives.

Pertinently, transport department has scheduled series of awareness and enforcement activities across the district like  programmes in schools and colleges to educate students about traffic rules, pedestrian safety, and responsible road behaviour. Special awareness drives will also be organized at bus stands, transport unions, and other public places to sensitize drivers and commuters about safe driving practices.

Meanwhile, the Assistant Regional Transport Officer (ARTO) Ganderbal informed that, in addition to awareness programmes licence checking, vehicle fitness inspections, and awareness sessions at fitness grounds will be carried out to ensure compliance with traffic laws and vehicle safety norms.

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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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