KATHUA: As per the Action Plan issued by the J&K Legal Services Authority (JKLSA) for the month of October 2024 and under the directions of Chairman District Legal Services Authority, Kathua (Principal District and Sessions Judge, Kathua) Jatinder Singh Jamwal, “International Girl Child Day” was observed by DLSA Kathua at Government Girls Higher Secondary School, Kathua.

The celebration was on the theme of “Educate girl students about their rights and legal consequences of child marriage and the importance of education”. For better understanding of legal provisions and remedy among girls students, the Secretary DLSA, Kathua Kamiya Singh Andotra collaborated with Govt. Girls Higher Secondary School Kathua to host interactive session.

Panel lawyers Naiya Sharma and Mukesh Kumar Talotra who were the resource persons educated the girl students about the importance of education. They also sensitized them about their legal rights besides educating them about the legal consequences of child marriage and its impact on the tender aged girl child and their life on the whole.

The program was attended by staff members of the school, students and para legal volunteers of DLSA Kathua namely Nitin Subh and Shallu Devi. School Students Chetna, Kashish Sharma, Anju Bhagat and Sonam Sharma also spoke on the topic of rights of the girls. 

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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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