KUPWARA: Tehsil Legal Services Committee (TLSC) Tangdhar Karnah, in collaboration with Block Medical Officer Karnah, Social Welfare Department Kupwara and ICDS Project Officer Karnah organized an awareness programme on the ‘Right of Third Gender, Empowerment of Transgender and Gender Issues’ today at Government Higher Secondary School Tadd Karnah.

The awareness programme was held under the aegis of DLSA, Kupwara. The program aimed to educate the Third Gender community about their fundamental rights, legal protections and access to justice.

Advocate Mehboob Allahi and Advocate Farooq Ahmad Qureshi Resource Persons/ Panel Lawyers TLSC Karnah, emphasized the importance of third gender, transgender rights and highlighted the legal provisions that protect them from discrimination and violence. They also discussed the role of legal aid and community support in empowering third gender, transgenders.

On the occasion Mansoor Ahmad Mir (Munsiff/Chairman TLSC Tangdhar), Ghulam Mustafa (Principal Govt. Higher Secondary Tadd), Gh.Nabi Sheikh (Project Officer ICDS Karnah), Dr. Mukhtar, Dr. Farah Muneer, Shagufta (Gender Specialist) also addressed the audience.

The program witnessed participation of Adv Abdul Majid Banday, (Secretary Bar Association Karnah), Khalid Mirchal (Sr. Prosecuting Officer JMIC Court Tangdhar), Waseem Budoo (SHO P/S Karnah), Suhail Ahmad (Tehsil Social Welfare Officer Karnah) Members of Bar Association Tangdhar, Staff of GHSS Tadd, ASHA Workers, ICDS Workers/Helpers and other Employees of Health, Social Welfare and ICDS Departments, Staff members, Panel Lawyers and PLV’s of TLSC Karnah,

The participants were also informed about the various welfare schemes launched by the government for the benefit of third gender and transgenders. They were encouraged to take advantage of these schemes for their overall development. The programme concluded with an interactive session, where the participants raised questions and shared their concerns. The resource person and TLSC officials provided guidance and assistance to the participants on various legal and welfare issues.

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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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