RAJOURI: On the directions of Deputy Commissioner Rajouri Abhishek Sharma and Transport Commissioner J&K Vishesh Paul Mahajan, the Motor Vehicles Department (MVD) Rajouri intensified its enforcement drive to ensure strict compliance with traffic rules and the Motor Vehicles Act.

The drive was conducted in Kotranka and adjoining areas under Assistant Regional Transport Officer (ARTO) Rajouri Ashiq Rafiq Malik. During the drive, the MVD team checked more than 85 vehicles. Of these, 17 were e-challaned for violations under the Motor Vehicles Act, generating an expected penalty of â‚č52,600.

A further 8 vehicles were seized for serious violations, and recommendations to suspend 3 driving licences were forwarded to the competent authority. The team comprised Motor Vehicle Inspector (MVI) Lakhvinder Singh and other officials of the Motor Vehicles Department, Rajouri.

The MVD Rajouri said such enforcement drives will continue across the district to promote road safety and ensure compliance with traffic rules.

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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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