SRINAGAR: District Legal Services Authority (DLSA), Srinagar, in collaboration with School Education department conducted an awareness programme on ‘Right to Education and Prevention of Child Exploitation and Drug Abuse’ at Govt. Boys Hr. Sec. School Shalimar Srinagar.

The programme, organized under the chairmanship of Tasleem Arief, Chairman DLSA (Principal District and Sessions Judge) Srinagar and under the supervision of Sajad Ur Rehman, Sub-Judge/Secretary, DLSA Srinagar was attended by students, teaching staff and PLVs of DLSA Srinagar.

Panel Lawyer DLSA Srinagar raised awareness among the students about the legal protection available to minors and the harmful impact of substance abuse. She said that drug abuse is a great challenge for society to tackle, as it has engulfed the whole generation. It is thus the need of the hour to have a strict watch on the children, so that they will not indulge in this menace, she added.

Panel Lawyer also sensitized the students about the Right to Education in India, guaranteed by Article 21A of the Constitution and the Right to Education Act (RTE) 2009, which ensures free and compulsory education for children aged 6-14. Furthermore, she also made the audience aware about the prevention of child exploitation.

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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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