REASI: Under the visionary leadership of Khalil Choudhary, Chairman, District Legal Services Authority (DLSA) Reasi (also Principal District & Sessions Judge Reasi) along with Pooja Gupta, Secretary DLSA Reasi, District Legal Services Authority organized a series of awareness programs on theme "Protect Today, Secure Tomorrow” focused on Environmental Legal Literacy and Community Protection across the district including Legal Literacy Club, Govt. High School Ghair Marhi, Mahore and main markets of Katra.

The program educated students and the public on pollution exposure, air quality awareness, unsafe environmental conditions and low‑cost preventive measures such as mask usage in which Ranjeet Singh, Assistant LADC DLSA Reasi, served as the resource person.

Additionally, DLSA Reasi launched a social media awareness campaign on the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, 2012, sensitizing parents, teachers, and children about child rights and legal safeguards against sexual offences.

Another program at Govt. Middle School Sherpur, Katra highlighted the POSH Act, empowering women against sexual harassment and reinforcing their rights to equality, dignity, and safe workplaces in which Bhumika Rajput and Rishav Sharma, Assistant LADCs were the resource persons.

Further, at the Common Facility Centre, Pouni in collaboration with the Block Development Office, an awareness drive on Solid Waste Management was conducted, emphasizing segregation, reduction, reuse and recycling of waste.

The programs witnessed enthusiastic participation from staff, students, PLVs and the general public, reflecting DLSA Reasi’s commitment to community empowerment and legal literacy.

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