GANDERBAL: Under the directions of Abdul Nasir, Chairman District Legal Services Authority (DLSA) Ganderbal, Secretary DLSA Ganderbal, Sheikh Babar Hussain today conducted a review meeting with Legal Aid Defense Counsels and Panel lawyers of District Ganderbal to discuss the status and progress of assigned cases of legal aid beneficiaries.

The meeting aimed to assess the current status, address challenges, and explore ways to enhance the delivery of free and competent legal services to the needy and the marginalized sections of the society. Secretary DLSA emphasized the importance of providing free and competent legal services to marginalized communities, especially women, children, senior citizens, and victims of domestic violence.

During the meeting, he also discussed key aspects including, review of pending cases and strategies for expedition’s disposal of cases, enhancing access to justice for marginalized sections of society and increasing awareness about available legal services.

Secretary DLSA urged the Legal Aid Defense Counsels and panel lawyers to work diligently towards ensuring justice for all beneficiaries, emphasizing the crucial role of legal aid in empowering vulnerable communities particularly in the District Ganderbal.

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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.

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