In loving memory of Dr. Priya Ranjan: A mentor who treated me like family
  • Outlines measures for easing congestion  

UDHAMPUR: Deputy Commissioner Udhampur, Ananth Dwivedi, today convened a meeting with officers of the concerned departments to review traffic management issues in Udhampur town and discuss measures to ensure smooth traffic flow and ease congestion. Assistant Commissioner Revenue Dr. Umesh Shan, ARTO Mudassir Iqbal and other concerned officers attended the meeting.

During the meeting, detailed deliberations were held on key traffic-related issues, including the proposed one-way traffic movement from Slathia Chowk to Gole Market, relocation of reharies, regulation of vehicle halting time, entry of goods vehicles, streamlining of bus operations for Ramnagar and adjoining areas, identification of suitable land for parking accidental and abandoned vehicles, creation of temporary parking spaces and improvement of overall traffic management.

The DC directed the Chief Executive Officer Municipal Council to ensure proper marking of designated parking spaces across the town and arrange for garbage lifting early in the morning to prevent inconvenience to commuters and the general public. He stressed the need for effective enforcement measures to decongest roads, prevent traffic violations and ensure the smooth movement of vehicles and pedestrians.

The ARTO and traffic police were directed to identify designated stopping points for vehicles to ensure orderly movement and prevent unnecessary halting on busy roads. The CEO Municipal Council was further instructed to take necessary measures for relocating reharies operating in congested areas to facilitate the free movement of traffic and pedestrians.

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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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