SRINAGAR: District Legal Services Authority (DLSA), Srinagar in collaboration with School Education Department today organized an impactful awareness programme at Govt. Girls Hr. Sec. School Rajbagh under the chairmanship of Haq Nawaz Zargar, Chairman District Legal Services Authority (Pr. Distt. & Sessions Judge) Srinagar and under the supervision of Tabassum Qadir Parray, Sub-Judge/Secretary, DLSA Srinagar.

The session focused on mental health awareness and prevention of Child abuse, emotional wellbeing, and available legal protections. The programme featured informative talks by resource persons including LSUM Member, Deputy LADC who discussed the importance of Mental Health, ways to manage stress, and how students can seek support when needed.

Panel Lawyer DLSA Srinagar highlighted various legal safeguards available for children, stressing the need to identify, prevent, and report any form of child abuse. Students actively participated in the interactive session and shared their concerns and queries. The initiative aimed to empower young learners with knowledge, promote a safe environment and encourage early reporting of any violation of children’s right. DLSA Srinagar reiterated its commitment to conducting such outreach programmes across educational institutions to create awareness, ensure child protection and promote overall wellbeing in the community.

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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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