RAJOURI: Acting strictly against violators of traffic and transport regulations, the Assistant Regional Transport Officer (ARTO) Rajouri, Rajesh Gupta, has suspended the licenses of six vehicles for violations of the Motor Vehicles Act. The enforcement action was carried out on the directions of Deputy Commissioner Rajouri, Abhishek Sharma, and Transport Commissioner J&K, Vishesh Paul Mahajan.

In addition, the registration of a vehicle bearing registration number JK11G-1217 (Bolero Pick-up) has been suspended for its involvement in bovine smuggling. Continuing the enforcement drive, the ARTO Rajouri and his team carried out a road checking operation early this morning on the Chingus–Kallar stretch of the Rajouri–Poonch National Highway, during which 200 vehicles were inspected.

The drive resulted in the issuance of 20 e-challans amounting to an expected revenue of ā‚¹55,000, recommendation of two driving licences for suspension, and seizure of one e-auto at PP Kallar found plying unauthorisedly on the National Highway.  The ARTO reiterated that stringent enforcement drives will continue to ensure discipline and adherence to traffic norms across the district.

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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.

— Team JK Monitor

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