SHOPIAN: District Legal Services Authority (DLSA) Shopian today organized an awareness programme on 'Legal Services Unit for Mental Illness and Persons with Intellectual Disabilities (LSUM) at Government Higher Secondary School, Kanjiullar. The awareness programme was held under the directions of Mehmood Ahmad Chowdhary Chairman DLSA Shopian.

The event aimed to spread awareness regarding the legal rights, entitlements, and support mechanisms available to individuals living with mental illness and intellectual disabilities. Deputy LADC, Shahnawaz Raina, Assistant LADCs, Meenu Jan, Bisma Rafiq and Aamir Ayoub were the speakers at the programme. They delivered insightful talks focusing on the importance of safeguarding the legal rights of persons with mental and intellectual challenges.

Raina, in his address, stressed upon the legal rights available to the specially-abled persons. Meenu Jan & Bisma Rafiq elaborated on the various legal aid schemes under Mental Health Act. and various benefits & protections available to specially-abled persons under NALSA scheme. The programme was attended by teachers, Para Legal Volunteers (PLVs), and students, who actively participated in the session.

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