UDHAMPUR: Motor Vehicle Department (MVD) Udhampur on Friday conducted a special enforcement drive with a special focus on checking the safety and regulatory compliance of school buses operating in the district.

The enforcement team, led by ARTO Mudassir Iqbal, checked 60 school Buses and assessed compliance with prescribed safety norms, seating capacity and other requirements under the Motor Vehicles rules.

As many as 10 school buses of Delhi Public School were found to have seats beyond the permitted capacity. Accordingly, challans were issued against the vehicles for violation of the prescribed norms.

The ARTO stated that such enforcement drives would continue to ensure strict compliance with motor vehicle regulations and the safety and well-being of school-going children.

The transport authorities have advised all school managements and school bus operators to strictly adhere to the prescribed safety standards and seating capacity norms and to ensure that their vehicles remain compliant with all statutory requirements.

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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.

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