SRINAGAR: District Legal Services Authority (DLSA), Srinagar in collaboration with Srinagar Municipal Corporation (SMC) today conducted an awareness programme on the implementation of Supreme Court Directives at SMC Srinagar under the chairmanship of Haq Nawaz Zargar, Chairman District Legal Services Authority (Pr. District & Sessions Judge) Srinagar and supervision of Tabassum Qadir Parray, Sub-Judge/Secretary, DLSA Srinagar.

The programme aimed to educate the concerned stakeholders on the absolute prohibition of manual scavenging and sewer cleaning. During the session, the Panel Lawyer DLSA Srinagar highlighted the human working conditions, dignity of labour and the constitutional right to safe and healthy working conditions. She also emphasized the availability of free legal Aid and helplines for those affected or aware of any violation related to hazardous sanitation activities.

The programme witnessed the active participation of Sanitation workers, community members and civic volunteers who pledged collective responsibility towards ensuring safe sanitation practices and human dignity. DLSA Srinagar reiterated its commitment to spreading legal awareness and supporting affected individuals through rehabilitation and legal recourse mechanism.

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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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