KISHTWAR: To enforce order and road safety measures, district administration on Wednesday initiated a major action against the unauthorized vendors and traffic violators.  A joint team led by Assistant Commissioner Revenue (ACR) Idrees Lone along with Executive Officer MC Mumtaz Mirza, Naib Tehsildar, SHO and DTI removed unauthorized street vendors and fined traffic violators in the town area alongside the National Highway.

The drive aimed to ensure the smooth flow of traffic and hassle free movement of pedestrians in the township of Kishtwar and inculcate the sense of traffic discipline. The initiative sought to alleviate traffic congestion and promote hassle-free movement within the town. Key Items seized during the crackdown included 12 Rehris (handcarts), 14 beds, 20 crates, 5 wooden rehris. The seized items were removed to clear illegal occupations along the National Highway in the town area.

In addition to this, 34 vehicles were challaned, 2 vehicles were seized and a total fine of ₹29,500 was recovered from violators. The ACR issued a strict warning to the public, emphasizing that violations, including illegal parking, will attract stringent penalties.

Meanwhile, the DC has declared the stretches from New DC Office Complex, Zellana Road to Malipeth and Kuleed Chowk  to Girinagar alongside the National Highway as no parking zones and appealed to the public and shopkeepers to use designated parking spaces only. The District Administration has also banned the use of polythene in the town and appealed to the public to extend full cooperation to make town polythene free.

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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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