SRINAGAR: To promote legal literacy and awareness among the youth, and empower them with knowledge of their rights and responsibilities in society, District Legal Services Authority (DLSA) Srinagar organized a comprehensive legal awareness programme at Govt. Boys Hr. Secondary School (GBHSS) Zainakote, today.

The initiative aimed to sensitize students on pressing social and legal issues, focusing particularly on the legal provisions for persons with intellectual disabilities, Solid Waste Management, and the NALSA Helpline 15100. This outreach was held under the chairmanship of Tasleem Arief, Principal District and Sessions Judge, Srinagar, and conducted under the guidance of Sajad Ur Rehman, Sub-Judge / Secretary, DLSA Srinagar.

During the awareness session, Adv. Gazala Mumtaz Khan, Panel Lawyer, DLSA Srinagar, delivered a detailed presentation on the legal provisions applicable to persons with intellectual disabilities, highlighting the importance of protecting their rights and ensuring their integration in society with dignity and respect. She urged students to develop an empathetic understanding towards such individuals and informed them about the mechanisms in place to safeguard their welfare.

Adv. Suhaila Ali, Panel Lawyer, DLSA Srinagar addressed the students on the critical issue of Solid Waste Management, emphasizing its impact on public health and the environment. She also elaborated on the role of the NALSA Helpline 15100, explaining how it provides free legal aid and guidance to those in need, thus bridging the gap between the common citizen and the justice delivery system.

The programme concluded with an interactive session where students actively participated by asking questions and sharing their views, demonstrating a keen interest in understanding legal and environmental responsibilities.

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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.

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