SAMBA: The District Legal Services Authority (DLSA) today organized an awareness programme at Government Degree College, Ramgarh (Samba) to sensitize students and staff about the rights and welfare of parents and senior citizens, with emphasis on the provisions of the Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act.

The session was held in the presence of Associate Professor Aditi Khajuria, along with other faculty members of the college, who appreciated the initiative and encouraged students to actively engage in understanding legal protections available to senior citizens.

Resource persons from DLSA highlighted key provisions of the Act, including the obligation of children and relatives to provide maintenance, the legal remedies available in cases of neglect or abuse and the institutional support systems established for elderly welfare. They also informed the audience about the free legal services and assistance offered by DLSA for filing applications and seeking redressal under the Act.

An interactive session followed, where students and faculty raised relevant questions and discussed ways to strengthen awareness and support for senior citizens in the community. The DLSA emphasized its continued commitment to promoting legal literacy and ensuring that the rights of vulnerable groups, including senior citizens, are effectively protected.

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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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