REASI: Under the visionary leadership of Chairman, District Legal Services Authority Reasi (also Pr. District and Sessions Judge) Khalil Choudhary and the guidance of Secretary Pooja Gupta, awareness programmes on Role and Functions of DLSA was today organised by the Para Legal Volunteers (PLVs) at Front Office of TLSC Mahore and Government Degree College (GDC) Bagga.

Students and faculty members of the college actively participated in the programme. The participants were sensitized to the legal aid services provided under the Legal Services Authorities Act, functioning of the DLSA Front Office and the importance of legal awareness in ensuring access to justice.  

Another awareness programme on “Rights of Consumers” was organized at P/S Dewal. The locals were educated about their rights as consumers and the remedies available under the Consumer Protection Act.         The PLVs also highlighted the importance of consumer awareness in protecting individuals from exploitation in the marketplace.    

Similarly, an awareness programme on Prohibition of Dowry Act was conducted at Village Akhli Buttan. The programme was organized by the Panel Lawyers/(PLVs) of TLSC Katra. The PLVs informed the participants about the legal provisions under the Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961.  The participants were also made aware about the availability of free legal aid services through DLSA and TLSC and were encouraged to approach the legal services institutions in case of and grievance or injustice.

Your voice can reach the world: At JK Monitor, we firmly believe that every well-researched idea has the power to inspire change beyond geographical boundaries. We are delighted to share an encouraging message from one of our esteemed contributors, Dr. Rakesh Verma (J&K Forest Services). “His article, ‘When Trees Become Rights-Bearing Citizens: A Lesson from Canada for India’s Ecological Future,’ published on JK Monitor, received appreciation from La Compagnie des Papillons Bleus, the French non-profit organisation that founded and promotes the Universal Declaration of Tree Rights.”.  Read the message here
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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