JAMMU: The Team Regional Transport Office (RTO) Jammu conducted a comprehensive enforcement drive in Akhnoor and its surrounding areas today.  The inspection drive mainly focused on 2 wheelers and overloading in passenger vehicles plying on the route. During the drive, the many two wheeler riders were found without helmets, triple riding, without insurance and without pollution certificates.

Flying Squad ARTO Bipen Singh Charak supervised the drive. Team RTO Jammu included Motor Vehicle Inspectors Rajeev Kundal and Jagandeep Singh, Sub Motor Vehicle Inspector Amanish Sharma and Motor Vehicle Traffic Assistant Tarunjot Singh. Transport Commissioner Vishesh Paul Mahajan and RTO Jammu Pankaj Bhagotra also inspected the drive.

More than 185 vehicles were checked, 43 were challaned and licenses of 5 drivers were suspended under the Motor Vehicles Act and Rules.  The expected fine from e-challans is Rs. 1.06 lakh On spot counselling was also provided to the e challaned.

Additionally, a road safety awareness campaign was conducted at EDES/DOEACC near Science College by another Team of RTO Jammu. The Team comprising ARTO Rehana Tabassam, MVI Jagandeep Singh and MVTA Tarunjot Singh educated the students about traffic rules and regulations. Important topics like under age driving, importance of having Driving License, Road signages, wearing helmets, seat belts etc were discussed .

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
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

       LOOK_HERE.jpg Esteemed readers, for your convenience, we have categorized our news publishing into following 👇