JAMMU: Motor Vehicles Department Jammu in collaboration with Health Department organized a free health- cum eye check-up camp and awareness camp on Road safety here today at Ware house Jammu. The camp was organized on the directions of Transport Commissioner Bhawani Rakwal and under the overall supervision of RTO Jammu Pankaj Bhagotra. As many as 300 drivers and conductors participated in the camp and availed the facilities like eye checkup for colour-blindness, defect in eye sight, test to check BP, Diabetes, Hb etc.

Speaking on the occasion, representatives from MVD informed the participants that aim of organizing such medical camps is to spread awareness among drivers about significance of personal health and hygiene for welfare of society. They added that such camps will be organized on regular basis in future for the drivers as they hold the responsibility to ensure the safety of passenger so they should often keep their health in good condition and well monitored.

The organizers also expressed gratitude to the Drivers for their greater participation and informed that due to the over business the drivers are not able to look after their Health and the basic purpose of the camp is to facilitate them. ARTO also briefed about the Road Safety Parameters to be followed by the Drivers and imparted awareness about the Significance of road safety for safety of human lives. Chief Medical Officer Jammu, Joint Transport Commissioner J&K, ARTO (Hq), ARTO BOI (P&B) and Representatives of Transport Union were present on the occasion.

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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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