JAMMU: The District Administration Jammu launched an awareness campaign today to educate officials and the public on the three newly introduced criminal laws—the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) and the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam (BSA). Organised by the direction of District Magistrate Jammu, these awareness programs will take place at the block level during the second and fourth weeks of every month.

As part of the campaign, awareness programs were conducted today at BDO Office Akhnoor and JKTDC Building Surinsar. More sessions shall be held tomorrow, February 25, at BDO Office Bhalwal Brahmana, BDO Office Marh and Revenue Training Institute Gole Gujral Jammu.

Experts from the District Legal Services Authority (DLSA) and the Police Department are acting as resource persons in these sessions, providing insights into the new legal framework and its implications. Officials from the Revenue, Rural Development, Social Welfare, School Education and Health Departments are also participating to ensure widespread dissemination of information. The schedule and venues for future sessions will be shared through the official Facebook and Twitter (X) accounts of the District Magistrate Jammu.

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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