REASI: Under the visionary leadership of Chairman Khalil Choudhary, Chairman (also Pr. District and Sessions Judge Reasi) and Secretary Pooja Gupta, District Legal Services Authority Reasi on Thursday organised multiple awareness programs in different parts of the district.

 An awareness session on “Protection of Women from Sexual Harassment at Workplace (POSH) Act” was held at village Akhli for the members of a local Self Help Group. Assistant LADC, Bhumika Rajput was the resource person. She elaborated the provisions and legal framework of the POSH Act. The participants were apprised of what constitutes sexual harassment, the rights and duties of employees and employers, the role of the internal Complaint Committee and the procedure for filing complaints under the Act.  Incharge Self Help Group, Meenakshi Verma and members of the group attended the program.

An awareness program on “Patriotism” was held at Government High School-Garn Katra by PLVs of TLSC.  The PLVs highlighted the importance of duties of citizens, constitutional principles and the role of individuals in strengthening the nation. Emphasis was laid on promoting harmony, social responsibility and awareness about the legal rights and duties as responsible citizens of the country.

Awareness programs on Prohibition of Child Marriage Act was also organised at Govt. Higher Secondary School Reasi, GHSS Bhomag and GHSS Pouni. The participants were made aware about the social and legal consequences of child marriage, provisions of the Prohibition of child Marriage Act, 2006 and the importance of ensuring education, health and overall development of children. They were also informed about free Legal Aid services available through DLSA Reasi and the role of Legal Services Authorities in safeguarding the rights of women and children.

Further, a series of awareness programs in Mahore, focusing on the Government Schemes related to women empowerment, welfare of senior citizens, children and persons with disabilities. The PLVs sensitized the participants about important welfare schemes related to social security, health, education, women & child welfare and other public benefit initiatives.   

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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