BUDGAM: In order to sensitize authorities/managements, employees and adolescent groups with the provisions of the ‘Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 (POSH Act)’ District Legal Services Authority (DLSA) Budgam today organized an awareness programme at Al-Asma Educational Institute Budgam.    

The programme was held under the supervision of O.P. Bhagat, Chairman DLSA Budgam and under the guidance of Nusrat Ali Hakak, Secretary DLSA Budgam. Deputy LADC, DLSA Budgam, Nazir Ahmad Wagay, a resource person on the occasion gave a brief introduction on the provisions of the said Act. He said the purpose of implementing the POSH Act is to prevent and protect the women from sexual harassment at the workplace and ensuring a safe working environment for them.

He also highlighted all important facts under different sections of the Act such as definition of sexual harassment, composition of Internal Complaints Committee, complaint mechanism, steps for conduct of inquiry, report submission by Internal Complaint Committee, etc,.

Wagay also spoke about the duties as well as the powers of the Local & Internal Complaints Committee in a Govt. or public organization. He went on to explain the meaning of ‘Sexual Harassment’ with the help of case laws and examples. The programme was attended by Officers, Officials and PLVs of DLSA Budgam.

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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.

— Team JK Monitor

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