SRINAGAR: District Legal Services Authority (DLSA), Srinagar, in collaboration with Vitasta Law College, Srinagar, organized an awareness programme today on the legal provisions relating to mental illness and persons with intellectual disabilities (LSUM). The event aimed to sensitize future legal professionals and the academic community about the legal challenges and support mechanisms available for vulnerable sections of society.

The programme was held under the chairmanship of Tasleem Arief, Principal District and Sessions Judge, Srinagar, and under the supervision of Sajad Ur Rehman, Sub-Judge/Secretary, DLSA Srinagar, besides attended by Rakib Zia, Principal of Vitasta Law College; Fatima Shah and Nosheen Ismail, Assistant Professors; Advocate Suhaila Ali, Panel Lawyer of DLSA Srinagar & Para Legal Volunteers of the Authority and the Law Students of the Vitasta Law College. 

Advocate Laila Khalid, who served as the resource person, conducted an informative session covering crucial legal safeguards and rights of individuals affected by mental illness and intellectual disabilities. Students namely Shabnam Basheer, Tabiyat Mushtaq, and Midhat from the 4th and 6th semesters also addressed the gathering.

The session concluded with an engaging interactive Q&A segment, fostering meaningful dialogue between the students, faculty, and the resource person. DLSA Srinagar reaffirmed its commitment to organizing similar initiatives in the future to build a legally aware and inclusive society. 

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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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