SHOPIAN: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Shopian, Shishir Gupta, who is also Chairperson District Road Safety Committee (DRSC) convened a meeting of the DRSC in Mini-Secretariat Shopian today to strategize and implement effective road safety measures. During the meeting, DC emphasized the need for a comprehensive and coordinated approach aimed at inculcating responsible road behaviour and averting road mishaps.

Various aspects such as building road infrastructure, traffic management, public awareness campaigns, and enforcement of traffic rules were discussed in detail. During the meeting, thorough discussions were held to identify and incorporate measures necessary to prevent accidents across the district. Comprehensive presentation on working of Integrated Road Accident Database (i-RAD) and Electronic Detailed Accident Report (e-DAR) was presented on the occasion where the significant role of the i-RAD portal in analyzing causes of road accidents and formulating preventive measures for saving precious human lives was highlighted.

With an aim to educate responsible road behaviour, DC assigned the responsibility of conducting district-wide road safety awareness campaigns at the school level. Meanwhile, DC issued stern directions to MVD to streamline and regulate the operations of the sumo stands across the district, ensuring strict accountability measures are in place to promote responsible transportation practices. SSP Shopian, Anayat Ali; ADDC, Dr. Nasir Ahmad Lone; ADC, Dr. Zakir Hussain Faaz; ARTO, CMO, CEO, Xens R&B, Project Director, NHAI, DIO and others concerned were present.

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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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