BANDIPORA:  As part of the ongoing National Road Safety Month, the Motor Vehicles Department, Bandipora, on Saturday organized a signature campaign at the Trial Ground, Bandipora, aimed at raising awareness about road safety and encouraging the public to adopt responsible road practices. The event witnessed active participation from local residents, and transporters who pledged their commitment to ensuring safer roads.

The signature campaign encouraged participants to sign a banner in support of road safety initiatives and to make a commitment to follow traffic rules to help reduce accidents on the roads. Speaking on the occasion, Assistant Regional Transport Officer (ARTO) Bandipora, Anis Ahmed, emphasized the significance of such awareness campaigns in promoting road safety. He urged the public, especially young drivers, to adhere to traffic rules and practice caution while driving.

He highlighted that the active participation of the public in such initiatives plays a crucial role in reducing road accidents and ensuring public safety on the roads. He also emphasized the importance of collective efforts to promote road safety and the role each individual plays in ensuring the safety of all road users. ARTO emphasized the need to drive responsibly, wear seatbelts, avoid distractions, and adhere to speed limits to make roads safer for everyone.

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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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