In loving memory of Dr. Priya Ranjan: A mentor who treated me like family

BARAMULLA: To mark International Women’s Day, the District Legal Services Authority (DLSA) Baramulla, led by Chairman DLSA Baramulla, Jawad Ahmad, organized an awareness program at Elite Institute, Baramulla. The event focused on empowering women by promoting gender equality and informing them about their legal rights. The program brought together panel lawyers, students, women from various backgrounds, para-legal volunteers, and other stakeholders.

Several speakers included Panel Lawyer, Sibtain Geelani; Ishfaq Ahmad (Deputy Legal Aid Defence Counsel); Rukaya (Assistant LADC) and Advocate Nausheen, who addressed issues related to women’s legal rights, protection from violence, and gender equality. Sibtain Geelani highlighted the challenges women face and underscored the importance of collective efforts to create a more equitable society. Ishfaq Ahmad outlined various legal aid schemes under the National Legal Services Authority (NALSA) that provide free legal support to women.

Rukaya emphasized the legal protections available to women, particularly against violence, while Advocate Nausheen offered perspectives on gender equality from both legal and religious viewpoints. The program reinforced DLSA Baramulla’s commitment to empowering women and ensuring equal access to justice through continued legal aid and outreach efforts.

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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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