KULGAM: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Kulgam, Shahzad Alam, today chaired a meeting with concerned officers and stakeholders, including representatives of transporters, to review and ensure the smooth flow of traffic across the district. During the meeting, various issues related to traffic management, road congestion, parking facilities and regulation of transport services were discussed in detail.

 The DC stressed the importance of coordinated efforts among departments and transport stakeholders to streamline vehicular movement and minimize inconvenience to the public.

Representatives of the transporters also shared their concerns and suggestions regarding traffic regulation, passenger management and operational challenges. The DC assured that all genuine issues would be examined and addressed in a phased manner.

Shahzad Alam directed the concerned departments to strengthen traffic management measures, ensure proper enforcement of traffic rules and create designated parking spaces at key locations to ease congestion.

He also emphasized the need for public cooperation and urged transporters to strictly adhere to traffic regulations for maintaining smooth and hassle-free movement of vehicles in the district. The meeting was attended by ARTO and other officers from concerned departments, traffic authorities and representatives of transport unions.

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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