KUPWARA: Principal District & Sessions Judge Kupwara and Chairman, District Legal Services Authority (DLSA), Kupwara, Manjeet Singh Manhas chaired a review meeting of the SAATHI Campaign today at the Bar Conference Room of District Court Kupwara. The meeting was attended Moneer Ahmad, Secretary / Sub-Judge, DLSA Kupwara; Chairpersons and Members of Tehsil SAATHI Units from across the district.

The purpose of the meeting was to assess the ongoing progress and impact of the SAATHI Campaign, which aims to promote legal awareness and community outreach through dedicated grassroots volunteers.

Key agenda points included Presentation of progress reports by each Tehsil SAATHI Unit, Review of field activities and outreach measures, Planning, distribution of Letters of Appreciation to ground-level workers and unit leaders for their contributions under the campaign, Submission of details of destitute children identified during the SAATHI Campaign, for further necessary action.

Speaking on the occasion, Manjeet Singh Manhas appreciated the commitment of the campaign workers and emphasized the vital role of SAATHI Units in bridging the gap between the community and the justice delivery system. He encouraged teams to continue their dedicated work with sincerity and compassion.

Secretary DLSA Kupwara, reiterated the importance of timely reporting and accurate documentation. He guided the unit heads to submit pending data and enhance coordination for effective field-level delivery. The meeting concluded with a collective pledge to further strengthen the objectives of the SAATHI Campaign, ensuring that legal awareness reaches every doorstep in the district.

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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