In loving memory of Dr. Priya Ranjan: A mentor who treated me like family

KISHTWAR: A meeting of the Regional Transport Authority (RTA) was convened here today under the chairmanship of Deputy Commissioner Rajesh Kumar Shavan. During the session, Member Secretary RTA (ARTO) Tasleem Wani presented a total of 26 cases of Letter of Authority (LAs) and 144 cases for All J&K Route Permits.

Following the review, 11 cases for the purchase of Stage Carriage Mini Buses and 15 cases for four-wheeler Tata Magic/Maximo vehicles (including 10 under the MUMKIN Scheme) were approved. Additionally, 144 All J&K Route Permits were sanctioned.

The meeting also deliberated upon applications for change of route, which were deferred pending verification of the demand in under-served areas. The Chairman RTA emphasized the importance of public safety and directed the Member Secretary to assess route conditions before granting Letters of Authority to applicants.

Furthermore, strict directives were issued to the RTA officials to monitor and regulate traffic congestion in Kishtwar town. The Chairman instructed the ARTO to ensure proper parking arrangements for passenger vehicles across the district and implement measures to ease traffic flow. Chairman RTA, Kishtwar, Additional Superintendent of Police, Pawan Kumar (JKPS), along with other concerned officials, attended the meeting.

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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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