JAMMU: Traffic Police Rural today issued traffic advisory for the Holi festival being celebrated tomorrow. “Festival will lead to increased movement of persons/vehicles on the road. Through this medium, people are requested to take precautionary measures to prevent interruption in the flow of traffic in their respective areas” a hand out stated.

The office has advised the general public of districts (Samba, Kathua, Rajouri, and Poonch) to avoid wrong parking, rash driving and follow M.V/rules while celebrating the Holi festival to prevent traffic jamming and congestion;  Stunt driving which usually causes injuries and often  proves to be fatal should be avoided to ensure safety;  Organizers of Holi events and Holi processions/DJ owners have been advised to desist from   plying vulgar/Provocative songs/slogans using loudspeakers; People have been advised to desist from drunken driving during the festival to avert the apprehension of any mishap;  maintaining  lane discipline during religious processions  have been stressed upon to minimise the inconvenience to the general public.

If any person is found violating the MV Act, causing danger to the human life, people can share the information with Traffic Police Control Room Jammu (0191-2459048, 2740550, 9419147732, 103); Traffic Police Rural Jammu:-(94984321021);Traffic Helpline Samba-Kathua: (8899041447) and  Traffic Helpline Rajouri-Poonch: (9419324490)

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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.

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