REASI: Under the visionary leadership of Chairman, District Legal Services Authority Reasi (also Pr. District and Sessions Judge Reasi) Khalil Choudhary and the guidance of Secretary, DLSA Reasi, Pooja Gupta, a series of legal awareness events were organised today across the District An awareness outreach camp on the Rights of Tribal Communities was organized  at Dewal-B, Mahore by the local PLVs.

 The participants were informed about the constitutional and legal safeguards available for tribal communities, including their rights related to education, health, livelihood, land, social welfare schemes and access to free legal aid services. The PLVs also highlighted the role and functions of Legal Services Authorities in providing free legal assistance to eligible persons and encouraged the local tribal population to approach DLSA/TLSC for legal help and grievance redressal.  

Another Awareness Programme on ā€œSurakshit Bachpan, Surakshit Bhavishyaā€ was organized at Government Middle School Karua by the PLVs of TLSC Katra. Students, teachers and local participants were sensitized to child rights, protection of children from abuse and exploitation, importance of education, cyber safety and various legal safeguards available for children under different laws including the POCSO Act.  

Another awareness programme on Digital Frauds and Online Schemes was organized at Village Chapano. The villagers were also informed about cyber helpline numbers and legal remedies available to victims of online frauds.  Meanwhile, the LADC team of DLSA organised an awareness programme on ā€œAwareness about Basic Rights, Entitlement of Essential Services and Availability of Free Legal Aidā€ at Government Girls Higher Secondary School Reasi. The programme was conducted by Chief LADC Rashi Baru in presence of Deputy Chief LADC Bhumica Sharma and ALADC Niharika Bamotra.

Bhumica Sharma sensitized the students and participants regarding their fundamental rights and duties, access to essential public services and the significance of legal awareness in day-to-day life.  

 The participants were encouraged to approach DLSA and LADCs for legal assistance, guidance and dispute resolution. Special emphasis was laid on empowering young students through legal literacy and encouraging them to spread awareness among their families and communities regarding legal rights and social welfare schemes. The participants actively interacted during the session and appreciated the initiative taken by DLSA Reasi.

 Another awareness programme on Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) was organized at Village Akhli by the PLVs of TLSC Katra.  A door-to-door awareness campaign to generate awareness about Social Welfare Schemes was conducted at Village Kotla by the Para Legal Volunteers (PLVs) of DLSA Reasi.

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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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