RAJOURI: In order to enhance the road safety and mitigating road incidents in the district, Deputy Commissioner Rajouri, Om Prakash Bhagat today chaired a pivotal meeting of the District Road Safety Committee. A detailed presentation on iRAD/eDAR (Integrated Road Accident Database/Electronic Detailed Accident Report) was given by officials of MVD, highlighting the importance of road safety by using an iRAD/eDAR portal, outlining proactive measures aimed at significantly reducing road accidents in the district. 

The MVD officials gave a detailed report in which 569 accidents occurred in the district since July 2022. Reports are available on the portal according to the classification of the road, accidents classified according to the month wise, accidents classified according to time of the day and accidents classified according to the age of impacting vehicles.

 They also informed that after a detailed analysis through different types reports available in this iRAD/eDAR portal, it has been observed that 85 % accidents occurred due to over speeding/ rash driving and negligence of drivers & remaining 15 % in which road/mechanical failure or any other reasons may be ascertained. The Deputy Commissioner, emphasizing the paramount importance of widespread public awareness on road safety issues, underscored the significance of averting road accidents, injuries, and fatalities. 

He encouraged all stakeholder departments to champion a culture of mutual respect among road users, emphasizing the imperative need for drivers to prioritize safety precautions for themselves and fellow citizens. In a resolute move to enforce road safety norms, he issued directives to the Traffic and Motor Vehicle Department Authorities for the holding special drives to rigorously monitor traffic rule violations and to impose stringent measures on the offenders so as to effectively transforming road travel within the district into a safer & secure experience for all.

Officers who attended the meeting were; SE PWD(R&B), Devi Dayal; CMO, Dr. Manohar Rana; ASP Traffic, Nawaz Chouhan,CEO Education, Mohammad Mushtaq; EXEN PWD(R&B) Rajouri/ Nowshera/ Thananandi/ Koteranka and Kalakote; EXEN PMGSY Rajouri Shahid Mustafa; EXEN PMGSY Budhal, Imtiaz Mir; MVI Rahul Singh, BRO Mohan Chandra and other concerned officers.

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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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