GANDERBAL: Under the aegis of National Legal Services Authority and J&K Legal Services Authority, the District Legal Services Authority (DLSA) Ganderbal in coordination with District Police Ganderbal, today celebrated Legal Services Week in commemoration of National Legal Services Day. The program was organised under the theme "Empowering Justice: Accessible Legal Aid for All,". The DLSA launched an inspiring initiative to promote equal justice, free and competent legal aid to marginalized communities, especially in rural areas. 

Abdul Nasir, Chairman DLSA (Pr. District & Sessions Judge) Ganderbal flagged-off three legal awareness mobile vans today from Court premises, in presence of Sheikh Babar Hussain, Secretary DLSA Ganderbal,  Mahoor, Chairperson TLSC, Ganderbal, Nazir Ahmad, Deputy Superintendent of Police (DAR) Ganderbal, LADCS, PLVs and other dignitaries.

By deploying mobile legal awareness vans, DLSA Ganderbal’s aim is to break down barriers and provide access to justice for all, particularly the underprivileged, disadvantaged, and weaker segments of society in rural and far off areas of the District. A team of Panel Lawyers, PLVs (Adhikar Mitras), Social Activist and representatives of police department accompanied the vans in order to provide accessible free and competent legal aid to all, particularly marginalized communities in the rural areas. 

The initiative aims to promote awareness about free and competent legal services, educate people about their rights, and ensure justice and equality for all. They event began by spreading awareness across the district, covering areas like Dursuma Manigam, Wussan, Kangan, Ganiwan, Mammer, Sumbal Bala, Gund etc. The team's enthusiastic campaign, marked by raising slogans like "Break your silence & raise your voice," has already generated interest among legal aid seekers, with several grievances/ applications received during the day long programme. 

Awareness about the NALSA toll free helpline number 15100 was also spread. The general public was informed about the free and competent legal aid services available to them at their door steps. 

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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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