GANDERBAL: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Ganderbal, Jatin Kishore, today chaired a meeting of the District Road Safety Committee to review and strategize road safety measures in the district.  The meeting deliberated on key aspects, including the Road Safety Action Plan, Road Safety Act, road signage, and traffic calming measures.

A comprehensive report on road safety and traffic management activities was presented, highlighting the need for interdepartmental coordination to enhance road safety. The authorities were directed to rectify black spots, erect crash barriers, install road signage, and enforce traffic regulations, particularly in accident-prone areas. 

It was informed that black spots have been identified in the district, mostly along the highway from Sumbal to Sonamarg. Officials from Beacon apprised that short-term measures have been implemented, while proposals for long-term solutions have been submitted to higher authorities for necessary action. 

The Superintending Engineer (SE) R&B was instructed to prepare a revised road safety plan within a week for approval. Additionally, the Traffic Department was directed to ensure strict traffic management in the town, deploy sufficient manpower, and take action against habitual offenders to ease congestion and enhance commuter safety. 

The concerned departments were also asked to identify roads merging with the highway and explore the construction of speed breakers at accident-prone locations. The meeting was attended by SE R&B Circle Ganderbal, CMO, CEO, Executive Engineers of Jal Shakti, R&B, and PMGSY, ARTO, and other committee members.

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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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