• 20 vehicles seized, 11 challans issued and recovered ₹1 lakh fine

‎‎RAJOURI: Assistant Regional Transport Officer Rajouri Rajesh Gupta carried out a special enforcement drive to ensure strict compliance with road safety norms, with particular focus on the safety of school children. ‎‎During the drive, 20 vehicles were seized, including 6 private vehicles found carrying school children in violation of prescribed road safety regulations.

‎‎A total of 11 challans were issued against violators for various offences and an amount of ₹1 lakh was realized as fine. ‎‎Moreover, 4 driving licenses (D/L) were recommended for suspension due to serious violations. ‎‎The Motor Vehicle Department reiterated its commitment to road safety and appealed to the public, especially vehicle owners, to strictly adhere to traffic rules. Such drives will continue in the future to ensure the safety of all road users.

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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