SHOPIAN: District Legal Services Authority (DLSA) Shopian in collaboration with the Indian Army’s 44 Rashtriya Rifles (RR), organized a comprehensive awareness programme today focusing on the NALSA Veer Parivar Sahayita Yojana 2025. The event witnessed large-scale participation from ex-servicemen, serving Army personnel, and their families.

The programme was graced by several prominent Judicial and military dignitaries, including, Mehmood Ahmad Chowdhary, Principal District & Sessions Judge (PD&SJ)/Chairman, DLSA Shopian; Mudasar Farooq, Secretary, DLSA Shopian, Col. Jaspreet Singh, 21 Sector, 44 RR.

During the event, Rafie Ahmad Ganie, Chief LADC Shopian provided a detailed explanation of the NALSA Veer Parivar Sahayita Yojana 2025. He highlighted the core pillars of the scheme, which include, legal aid and advocacy support, financial assistance mechanisms, Welfare support tailored for the families of martyred soldiers, disabled soldiers and ex-servicemen in distress.

Additionally,  Mehraj-ud-Din Wani, Chief LADC Pulwama and Secretary DLSA, Mudasar Farooq, addressed the gathering, emphasizing the importance of community reach and legal literacy.

A major highlight of the programme was an interactive question-and-answer session. The PD&SJ alongside Chief LADC, patiently resolved queries from the audience, further enlightening the attendees on their fundamental legal rights and entitlements.

The programme concluded smoothly with a vote of thanks proposed by Col. Jaspreet Singh who reaffirmed the Indian Army’s unwavering commitment to supporting the Veer Parivar in seamlessly accessing their rightful legal benefits.

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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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