DODA: Motor Vehicles Department (MVD) Doda today organized an informative awareness program on road safety and safe driving at Green Model Higher Secondary School (GMHSS), here. The program held under the supervision of Assistant Regional Transport Officer, Rajesh Gupta, was aimed to educate students about the importance of adhering to traffic rules and cultivating safe driving habits from a young age.

Speaking on the occasion, ARTO underlined key factors contributing to road safety like refraining from underage driving, avoiding overspeeding and not using mobile phones while driving. He highlighted that these are some of the primary causes of road accidents and stressed the need to instil responsible behaviour among the younger generation to minimize road mishaps.

ARTO urged everyone to take every possible step to prevent accidents and ensure safer roads. He added that this initiative reflects the department's commitment to fostering a culture of road safety and responsibility across Doda.

The program also included interactive discussions, visual presentations and engaging activities to help students understand the critical role they play in promoting road safety within their communities. The MVD team encouraged students to act as road safety ambassadors, spreading awareness to peers and family members.

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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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