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RAJOURI: On the directions of Secretary, Transport Department, J&K Avny Lavasa and Transport Commissioner, J&K  Vishesh Paul Mahajan, the Motor Vehicles Department (MVD), Rajouri, conducted a comprehensive exercise to identify vehicles operating without valid permits in the district.

During the exercise, around 622 vehicles were found plying without valid permits. Notices were subsequently issued through newspapers, providing the concerned vehicle owners an opportunity to comply with the prescribed requirements.

After expiry of the stipulated 10-day period, few applied for permits, while the Registration Certificates (RCs) of remaining around 612 vehicles have been suspended for operating without valid permits.

ARTO Ashiq Rafiq Malik said that the action has been initiated to ensure strict compliance with the provisions of the Motor Vehicles Act and to discourage unauthorized commercial operation of vehicles.

The list of vehicles whose RCs have been suspended shall also be shared with the Traffic Police for necessary enforcement action and to ensure that these vehicles do not ply on the roads during the period of suspension.

The MVD has reiterated that vehicles operating without valid permits will face strict action as per the provisions of law. Vehicle owners have been advised to ensure that all statutory documents including permits, fitness certificates and other requisite documents, remain valid before operating their vehicles.

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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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