DODA: The Office of the Assistant Regional Transport Officer (ARTO) Doda has suspended 31 permits and 577 RCs of different vehicles with pending challans and involved in repeated traffic violations. The vehicles have been identified through the VAHAN portal for multiple violations and pending challans under the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988.

Two orders issued in this regard stated that such habitual violations pose a serious threat to public safety and reflect continuous disregard for traffic laws. Exercising powers under Section 86 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, the Transport Authority has suspended the route permits and RCs of the identified vehicles for a period of three months with immediate effect, or until all pending challans are cleared and necessary legal compliances are fulfilled.

The ARTO Office asked all the concerned vehicle owners and operators to immediately settle pending challans and strictly adhere to the provisions of the Motor Vehicles Act and rules framed there under. It has been clearly warned that failure to comply with these directions shall invite further legal action as warranted under law, reinforcing the administration’s commitment to road safety and lawful conduct.

The department also emphasized continued enforcement through intensified checking, surprise inspections and close coordination with traffic police, reaffirming the administration’s commitment to safer roads and responsible driving practices across the district.

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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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