RAJOURI: The District Legal Services Authority (DLSA) Rajouri and the Tehsil Legal Services Committee (TLSC) Thanamandi, in collaboration with District Administration Rajouri, Tourism Department and Rajouri Development Authority celebrated World Tourism Day today at TRC Shahdara Sharief. The event was organized under the directions of Rajinder Sapru, Chairman, DLSA Rajouri and the guidance of  Shama Sharma, Sub-Judge/Secretary, DLSA Rajouri.

The event witnessed enthusiastic participation from different stakeholders including judicial officers, officials from line departments, and representatives of civil society. The programme aimed to highlight the importance of sustainable tourism, preservation of natural heritage and the role of community participation in promoting tourism in Rajouri district.

The programme was attended by Shama Sharma, Sub-Judge/Secretary DLSA Rajouri; Jyoti Katria, Additional Special Mobile Magistrate Rajouri;  Bharti Slathia, Chairman TLSC Thannamandi; members of the Bar Association Thannamandi; SDPO Thannamandi; CEO Tourism Department; BDO Thannamandi; Forester Thannamandi; Horticulture Department officials; Tehsil Social Welfare Officer Thannamandi and SHO Thannamandi.

Besides, DDC Member Thanamandi, Abdul Qayoom Mir and Sub divisional Magistrate Thanamandi, Abid Hussain Shah also attended the event. Speakers at the event underlined the significance of tourism as a driver of economic growth and cultural exchange, while also stressing the need for conservation of natural resources and heritage sites. The participants reaffirmed their commitment to fostering awareness among the public about the legal and social responsibilities connected with tourism and environmental preservation.

The programme concluded with a call for collective efforts to promote eco-friendly tourism and to harness the district’s rich cultural and natural diversity for sustainable development. The event was graced by the performances of students and cultural sufi song by Sajid wani.

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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