• First phase to focus on Gulshan Chowk corridor; phased approach aimed at long-term goals & easing public inconvenience

BANDIPORA: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Bandipora, Indu Kanwal Chib on Monday chaired a meeting of officers to review traffic management in Bandipora town. On the occasion, DC directed strict enforcement of traffic rules, regulation of peak-hour movement, and coordinated efforts of police, transport, and municipal authorities to ease congestion.

She instructed that route permits be checked, vehicles must ply only on designated routes, and stock vehicles be allowed during early morning or late evening hours. DC reiterated that due to innate challenges, traffic management in Bandipora town requires a phased approach, ensuring every initiative gets proper time and space to take effect. She emphasized that such a phased manner will suit long-term goals and help in removing public inconvenience.

In the first phase, the Nowpora–Gulshan Chowk road will be bifurcated, street vendors choking turning points will be relocated to alternative areas, and no hawkers will be allowed at Gulshan Chowk. DC added that once Phase 1 is implemented successfully, Phase 2 will be rolled out shortly with further interventions.

Among others, the meeting was attended by Additional Deputy Commissioner Bandipora, Zaffar Husson Shawl; Assistant Regional Transport Officer Bandipora; District Information Officer; Chief Executive Officer Municipal Council Bandipora; SHO Bandipora; and representatives from Traffic Police Bandipora.

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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