SRINAGAR: The District Legal Services Authority (DLSA) Bandipora in coordination with Tehsil Legal Services Authority Bandipora and in collaboration with Education Department Bandipora Saturday organized Legal Awareness programme on Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act 2012 at Govt Higher Secondary School Pazalpora Bandipora.

The programme was held under the supervision of Chairman DLSA Bandipora, Amit Sharma and guidance of Secretary DLSA Bandipora, Nusrat Ali Hakak. Speaking on the occasion, Advocate Tariq Ahmad Bhat and Advocate Majid Mushtaq panel lawyers of DLSA Bandipora delivered speeches on the said topic.

The aim of the programme was to sensitize children on POCSO related issues as child Sexual Abuse is a major concern, which is increasing day by day and children being most vulnerable section of the society are susceptible to physical and psychological abuse.

Participants were encouraged to stand up for their own safety and security in order to prevent crime against children. The programme was attended by Officers/Officials, Students of the said institution, PLVs and other participants.

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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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