REASI: Deputy Commissioner Reasi Kumar Abhishek today chaired a meeting of the District Road Safety Committee to review the status of road safety measures and enforcement across the district. The DC took a detailed review of the steps being taken by the concerned departments to improve road safety and reduce accidents. He stressed on strict enforcement of traffic rules, installation of proper road signage, maintenance of crash barriers and identification of accident-prone spots across the district.

He directed the concerned departments to remove encroachments along roads and footpaths with the assistance of the Police Department. Marking of zebra crossings in front of schools, colleges, hospitals and government buildings was also stressed to ensure the safety of pedestrians. The Engineering departments were asked to submit a comprehensive road safety audit report within one month.

The DC directed the Health Department to ensure that health centres located along national highways are well equipped with adequate medical facilities to provide timely assistance in case of road accidents. The officers were further instructed to intensify awareness campaigns on traffic rules and safe driving practices to enhance overall road safety in the district.

Later, the Deputy Commissioner chaired a meeting to review the status of projects being implemented in the district by the Department of Archives, Archaeology and Museums. The DC reviewed the physical and financial progress of various projects under execution for the revival, restoration, preservation and maintenance of the district’s architectural and heritage assets.

The DC directed for physical verification of restoration works executed by the Public Works Department (R&B) in coordination with the Department of Archives, Archaeology and Museums. Among others present in the meeting were SSP Reasi Paramvir Singh, ADC Rakesh Kumar, Addl. SP Iftekhar Ahmed, CPO Narinder Kumar and other concerned officers.

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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