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

BHADERWAH: District Legal Services Authority, Bhaderwah organized an awareness programme here today aimed at sensitizing the local population on critical social and legal issues of Child Marriage.The programme was conducted under the aegis of the Jammu and Kashmir Legal Services Authority as part of the nationwide 100-day intensive awareness campaign ā€œBal Vivah Mukt Bharatā€, launched by the Ministry of Women and Child Development, Government of India.

The campaign seeks to strengthen legal awareness, outreach and rapid preventive intervention mechanisms at the grassroots level, in consonance with the ASHA (Awareness, Support, Help & Action) framework.During the programme, Panel Lawyer Adv Mohd Majid Malik and Para Legal Volunteers of DLSA Bhaderwah actively interacted with the residents of the Bhaderwah area and apprised them of the harmful social, legal and health consequences of child marriage.

Emphasis was laid on the legal provisions prohibiting child marriage, the rights of children, especially girls and the role of the community in identifying, reporting and preventing such practices at an early stage. Adv Mohd Majid Malik also informed the locals about the availability of free legal services, counselling and support mechanisms provided by the Legal Services Authorities.

The participants were encouraged to act as vigilant stakeholders and to promptly approach legal aid institutions, helplines or local authorities in cases requiring intervention, thereby contributing towards the collective goal of achieving a child marriage free society

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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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