SHOPIAN: District Legal Services Authority (DLSA) Shopian organized an impactful awareness program today at NRLM Shopian, focusing on the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence, Property Rights, and Workplace Discrimination. The program was conducted under the directions of Chairman DLSA Shopian Mehmood Ahmad Chowdhury and aimed to educate and empower women about their legal rights and available remedies under Indian law. 

The program featured legal experts as key speakers, including Chief Legal Aid Defense Counsel (LADC), Rafie Ahmad Ganie; Deputy Chief LADC, Shahnawaz Raina and Assistant LADC, Amir Ayoub. Speakers elaborated on critical issues such as Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act (PWDVA), 2005, Legal safeguards and remedies for survivors, Property Rights of Women ensuring equal inheritance and ownership rights, Workplace Discrimination and addressing gender bias and legal recourse under labor laws. 

The session included interactive discussions, case studies and a Q&A segment where participants raised concerns and sought guidance on legal procedures. Chief LADC emphasized that awareness is the first step towards justice. DLSA Shopian is committed to ensuring that women know their rights and can access legal aid without hesitation. The event was conducted in collaboration with the National Rural Livelihoods Mission (NRLM) Shopian, reinforcing the importance of legal literacy in women’s empowerment and social justice.

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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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