REASI:  District Legal Services Authority Reasi on Wednesday hosted an awareness program on "Mediation for Nation Campaign 2.O” here at Court Complex Katra. The Legal Awareness Program was inaugurated by the DLSA Chairman (Pr. District & Sessions Judge) Khalil Choudhary in presence of Secretary Pooja Gupta, Sub –Judge &Chairman Tehsil Legal Services Committee Katra Sidhant Vaid,  Judicial Magistrate First Class Katra Vishal Bharti,  Bar President Katra Parvesh Kant and members of Bar, Panel Advocates, Mediators, Defence Counsel, Staff members, Para Legal Volunteers and litigants.

The Principal District and Sessions Judge and Chairman shared his in depth knowledge on the topic and explained the perspective from Litigation to Litigation free resolution. Adv Raj Kumar Nagotra and Adv. Rachni Sharma,  the resource persons, explained the process of Mediation and how can it be proceeded. Assistant Legal Aid Defence Counsel Adv. Bhumika Rajput emphasised the importance of Mediation in the easy disposal of the long pending matters.  Further Bar President Adv. Parvesh Kant stressed upon the need to aware people about the importance of Mediation.

Earlier, Secretary DLSA Pooja Gupta delivered the welcome address, while Sub Judge Chairman TLSC Katra presented the vote of thanks. Meanwhile, anti-drug awareness programs were organised at Mahore,  Dewal, Channa Neosi on the topic “Say no to Drugs”  by PLVs of TLSC Mahore.   The participants were encouraged to seek timely, confidential and stigma free assistance through the National Drug De-Addiction Helpline (1933), Tele-MANAS-National Health Assistance and Wellness Supoort Helpline (14446) reinforcing a rights based and compassionate approach to recovery.

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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Your voice can reach the world: At JK Monitor, we firmly believe that every well-researched idea has the power to inspire change beyond geographical boundaries. We are delighted to share an encouraging message from one of our esteemed contributors, Dr. Rakesh Verma (J&K Forest Services). “His article, ‘When Trees Become Rights-Bearing Citizens: A Lesson from Canada for India’s Ecological Future,’ published on JK Monitor, received appreciation from La Compagnie des Papillons Bleus, the French non-profit organisation that founded and promotes the Universal Declaration of Tree Rights.”.  Read the message here