DODA: The Tehsil Social Welfare Office Doda, in collaboration with the Tehsil Legal Services Committee (TLSC) Doda, organised a special programme today to honour senior citizens on the occasion of Elders Day. The administration conducted the programme under the guidance of Deputy Commissioner Doda Harvinder Singh and the supervision of District Social Welfare Officer Zubair Ahmed.

Tehsil Social Welfare Officer (TSWO) Touseef Ahmed Zarger, LADC Advocate Tahir Hussain Dar and Abhi Kumar attended the event. Para Legal Volunteers (PLVs) were also present and helped coordinate the programme.

The celebration featured engaging activities for senior citizens, including interactive sessions, light recreation and community bonding exercises. The initiative aimed to promote social inclusion, emotional well-being and the active participation of elders in community life.

During the programme, speakers emphasised the importance of respecting senior citizens, upholding their dignity and safeguarding their rights. They created awareness about various welfare schemes and legal provisions available for the protection of elderly persons, encouraging them to avail the benefits meant for their well-being.

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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