RAMBAN: Deputy Commissioner Ramban today chaired a meeting of district officers to review the implementation of road safety measures and compliance to the directions of the Supreme Court Committee on Road Safety (SCCoRS) in the district.

The meeting was attended by Additional SP Mujeeb-Ur-Rehman, Chief Planning Officer Dr. Shakeeb Ahmad Rather, Chief Medical Officer, ARTO, Executive Engineers of PWD, PMGSY, Jal Shakti, JPDCL, representatives of NHAI, members of Civil Quick Response Teams (QRTs) and other concerned officers.

During the meeting, the Deputy Commissioner reviewed the progress of road safety works approved under the District Road Safety Plan, which are being executed by the PWD and PMGSY Divisions of Ramban and Banihal and other departments. The Executive Engineers of both divisions, along with NHAI representatives, presented detailed status reports of ongoing and completed works.

The meeting emphasized compliance with the SCCoRS guidelines, highlighting the need to minimize road accidents, fatalities and injuries, especially in the vulnerable areas. The DC stressed the importance of a coordinated and holistic approach involving all stakeholder departments to ensure overall road safety.

Special focus was laid on rectifying identified accident-prone black spots, improving road signage, installation of crash barriers and expediting the execution of approved safety works. The Deputy Commissioner directed officers to intensify road safety awareness campaigns, strengthen monitoring mechanisms and ensure timely submission of compliance reports on SCCoRS directions.

The DC also instructed NHAI authorities and the Police Department to coordinate for the installation of CCTV cameras along the National Highway stretch from Nashri to Banihal to enhance surveillance and quick response to road accidents. The Deputy Commissioner also directed all departments to adopt stringent and coordinated measures to ensure safer and accident-free roads across the district.

Your voice can reach the world: At JK Monitor, we firmly believe that every well-researched idea has the power to inspire change beyond geographical boundaries. We are delighted to share an encouraging message from one of our esteemed contributors, Dr. Rakesh Verma (J&K Forest Services). “His article, ‘When Trees Become Rights-Bearing Citizens: A Lesson from Canada for India’s Ecological Future,’ published on JK Monitor, received appreciation from La Compagnie des Papillons Bleus, the French non-profit organisation that founded and promotes the Universal Declaration of Tree Rights.”.  Read the message here
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

       LOOK_HERE.jpg Esteemed readers, for your convenience, we have categorized our news publishing into following 👇