BUDGAM: As part of the Calander of activities for the month of June 2026, DLSA Budgam In Collaboration with District Judiciary and Ayush Department Budgam Celebrated International Day of Yoga at District Court Complex Budgam. 

The event was organized under the able guidance of O.P. Bhat, Principal District and Sessions Judge (Chairman DLSA), Budgam and under the observance of Tabassum Qadir Parray, Secretary District Legal Services Authority Budgam.

The programme witnessed active participation from all Judicial Officers, of district headquarter Budgam including  Yahya Firdous, Additional Sessions Judge, Fast Track Court Budgam; Abdul Bari, Chief Judicial Magistrate Budgam; Easar-ul-Nabi, Special Mobile Magistrate Budgam; Shabber Ayaz, Principal Juvenile Justice Board  Budgam; Tasneem Kawoosa, Munsiff/JMIC Budgam; Dr. Shameem Ahmad Shountoo, Nodal Officer; Dr. Athar Nazir, Dr. Fayaz Ganie, Court staff, Officials from Ayush Department Budgam,  Defense Counsels and Staff of LADCs, Panel Lawyers and Para Legals (PLVs) and Staff of DLSA Budgam, who joined together to observe the significance of yoga in promoting physical, mental, and emotional well-being.

During the event, participants performed various yoga asanas which were led by the Yoga Instructors of Ayush Department Budgam.  The programme highlighted the importance of incorporating yoga into daily life to achieve a healthy lifestyle and maintain mental balance amid the demands of modern living.

Addressing the gathering,  O.P. Bhat emphasized the importance of yoga as an invaluable gift of India's ancient tradition and encouraged all participants to adopt yoga as a regular practice for holistic health and wellness. The celebration concluded with a pledge by the participants to continue practicing yoga and to promote its benefits among the wider community.

The event was conducted successfully in a spirit of unity, wellness, and collective participation, reflecting the commitment of the District Judiciary Budgam and Ayush Department Budgam towards fostering a healthy and positive work environment.      

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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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