PULWAMA: In compliance to the directions of JK Legal Services Authority, District Legal Services Authority (DLSA) Pulwama under the Chairmanship of  Chairman District Legal Services Authority (Pr. District & Sessions Judge), Pulwama, Malik Shabir Ahmad and under the supervision of  Secretary DLSA Pulwama, Mudasar Farooq, celebrated “Legal Services Day” by organizing legal awareness programme in the ADR Centre District Court Complex Pulwama.

The programme was attended by Chairman District Legal Services Authority (Pr. District & Sessions Judge), Pulwama, Malik Shabir Ahmad and  Ld. Chief Judicial Magistrate Pulwama, Muzamil Ahmad Wani.

On this occasion  Chairman District Legal Services Authority, Pulwama delivered the special address and highlighted the efficacy of the event to the participants regarding the “Legal Services Day” and highlighted the importance of the concepts of free legal aid, pre-litigation, mediation, conciliations and arbitration were highlighted and laid emphasis for organizing a special awareness campaign to the participants.

Chief LADC Pulwama, Mehraj-ud-din Wani also spoke on the occasion regarding the legal aid services, importance and role of Legal Services institutions at District and Tehsil level. The legal awareness programme was attended by LADCs, DLSA Staff members, PLVs and general public.

Besides, to commemorate legal services day, District Legal Services Authority had also organized a week-long awareness campaign from 03 November  by organizing awareness programmes and door to door campaign in far flung areas of Tral, Awantipora, Pampore, to raise awareness about free legal services and different NALSA Schemes.

The initiative emphasized the theme of “Access to Justice For All” ensuing that weaker and marginalized section of the society are educated about their Legal Rights and Free Legal Services available to them through different legal services institutions. Moreover, the Legal Services Day was also celebrated by all the Tehsil Legal Services Committees of District Pulwama at their respective Tehsil headquarters.

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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