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  • Urges Litigants to avail amicable settlement opportunity

POONCH: The District Legal Services Authority (DLSA) Poonch has invited interested parties to attend pre- lok adalat sessions ahead of National Lok Adalat being organised on September 12, 2026 for speedy and amicable resolution of disputes.

ā€œThe National Lok Adalat will take up both pre-litigation and post-litigation cases, providing an effective platform for parties to resolve their disputes through mutual agreement and settlement,ā€ an official handout stated.

As part of the preparations, Pre-Lok Adalat sessions shall be conducted from August 18 to September 11, 2026 here at the District Court Complex. During these sessions, eligible cases will be identified and parties facilitated to discuss their matters and arrive at mutually acceptable settlements.

The initiative aims to reduce litigation, provide expeditious justice and promote an accessible and cost-effective mechanism for resolution of disputes. Settlement through Lok Adalat also helps parties avoid prolonged litigation and saves valuable time and resources.

The DLSA Poonch has appealed to the eligible litigants and concerned parties to make full use of the Pre-Lok Adalat sessions and the National Lok Adalat scheduled for speedy, amicable and mutually acceptable settlement of their cases.

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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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