SRINAGAR: Department of Social Welfare, SANKALP- Hub for Empowerment of Women- Mission Shakti Srinagar today kick-started a series of 10 days’ self-defense training sessions in various higher secondary institutions in Srinagar.

These institutions include GGHSS Kothibagh, GGHSS Nawakadal, GGHSS Sonwar, GGHSS Amirakadal, GGHSS Raj Bagh and GGHSS Nishat. These sessions aimed to empower female students in their day to day life and equip them with self-defense techniques.

Instances of harassment against girls and women are prevalent in our society, many of which go unreported eventually leading to heinous crimes against girls and women. “There is a pressing need to tackle such complicated situations for girls to be able to save themselves from any deleterious outcome. By making them learn self-defense; we can ensure a society brimming with powerful and strong women who can protect themselves,” said an official.

Through these self-defense training, girls are taught to become psychologically, intellectually and physically strong and resilient enough to protect themselves in times of distress. Self-defense training techniques instill self confidence among girls and the main objective is to decrease dropout rates and make girls more confident by empowering them to defend themselves in times of danger.

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A Profound Loss: JK Monitor Mourns the Passing of Founding Chairman Dr. Priya Ranjan

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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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