SRINAGAR: The District Legal Services Authority (DLSA) Srinagar organised a Legal Awareness Programme at the Auditorium Hall of Government Medical College Srinagar, under the supervision of Haq Nawaz Zargar, Chairman District Legal Services Authority (PD&SJ) Srinagar. 

The event aimed at encouraging dialogue, spreading awareness and strengthening the understanding of human rights among students professionals and the general public. The programme was organized in collaboration with Government Medical College Srinagar and Human Rights Anti Corruption Forum HQ Delhi J&K UT. 

The initiative brought together legal experts, faculty members medical professionals and students to highlight the importance of safeguarding human dignity and ensuring access to justice for all.

The Programme was attended by Tabassum Qadir Parray, Secretary DLSA Srinagar; Dr. Andleeb Bashir, Medical Superintendent SMHS Hospital Srinagar and Dr. Mohammad Aijaz Ashraf, Regional Director, Maulana Azad National Urdu University, who gave a general overview of the Human Rights on World Human Rights Day. 

The Resource Persons (Deputy Legal Aid Defense Counsel), discussed the rights of unborn child , rights of the mother, rights of domestic workers and right of old age people and ALADC highlighted the importance of collective action in protecting human rights among Medical professionals and students. 

Later, Secretary DLSA Srinagar inspected the Legal Aid Clinic at GMC Srinagar, reviewed its functioning and interacted with the deputed PLVs to ensure effective delivery of Legal Services to beneficiaries. She also appreciated the cooperation of GMC Srinagar and valuable contribution of all the speakers. The event aimed to strengthen awareness and reinforced the commitment towards protection and promotion of human rights.

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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