SRINAGAR: District Legal Services Authority (DLSA), Srinagar, in collaboration with Srinagar Women’s College Batpora, Zakura, Srinagar organized an awareness programme on NALSA (Legal Services to Disaster through Legal Services Authorities) scheme 2010, within the college premises, here. The event was part of a broader initiative to inform the public about the legal rights and remedies available to disaster-affected individuals under this national scheme.

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 and Prof. Syed Ifat Ara, Principal of Srinagar Women’s College. In her welcome address, Prof. Syed Ifat Ara highlighted the importance of integrating legal awareness with higher education. She applauded the collaborative initiative and emphasized that such awareness programmes are vital to building informed and empowered communities, especially in disaster-prone regions.

She noted that bridging legal knowledge with academic spaces strengthens the social fabric by ensuring students and citizens are aware of the support systems available to them. Panel Lawyer of DLSA Srinagar, Advocate Suhaila Ali served as the resource person for the event. She elaborated on the objectives and key provisions of the NALSA Scheme 2010, explaining how it ensures legal aid to victims of natural and man-made disasters. She emphasized the need for timely legal support in crisis situations and encouraged participants to disseminate the information within their communities.

Her interactive session clarified various aspects of the scheme, including eligibility criteria, access points for legal aid, and the role of Legal Services Authorities in disaster response. The session concluded with an interactive Q&A session, allowing students and faculty to engage with the resource persons.

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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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