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RAMBAN: The Motor Vehicles Department (MVD) Ramban in coordination with Ramban Police today conducted a special enforcement drive at Seri Ramban, as part of its ongoing district-wide campaign to ensure strict compliance with the provisions of the Motor Vehicles Act. A special naka was established at Seri to maintain strict vigil on traffic violations and address public apprehensions regarding overcharging by tempo travellers operating on the Banihal–Jammu route.

During the drive, conducted under the guidance of ARTO Varun Bhasin, the enforcement team checked more than 83 vehicles. A total of 13 vehicles were e-challaned for various violations under the Motor Vehicles Act, involving an expected penalty of â‚č44,400. The team also seized one vehicle, while one driving licence was recommended for suspension for serious violations.

The major offences detected during the drive included overcharging of passengers, overloading, operating without valid fitness certificates, plying without valid permits, breach of permit conditions and other violations under the Motor Vehicles Act.

The MVD team reiterated that such enforcement drives will continue across Ramban district to ensure road safety, safeguard the interests of commuters, curb traffic violations and promote discipline among transport operators. The department also appealed to all transport operators to strictly adhere to the provisions of the Motor Vehicles Act and provide safe, fair and lawful transport services to the public.

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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.

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