SRINAGAR:  District Legal Services Authority (DLSA) Srinagar in collaboration with School Education Department today organized an awareness programme at Government Girls Higher Secondary School (GHSS), Nawakadal under the guidance of Haq Nawaz Zargar, Chairman DLSA (Pr. Distt. & Sessions Judge), Srinagar and overall supervision of Secretary DLSA, Srinagar to mark the celebration of World Health Day. 

The programme focused on promoting health awareness, prevention of drug abuse, and sensitizing students about anti-ragging laws and available complaint mechanisms. The event witnessed active participation from students, faculty members, and staff of the institution.  On the occasion, Tasneem Kausar, Deputy Legal Aid Defense Counsel (LADC), delivered a detailed lecture on the growing menace of drug abuse, its harmful effects on physical and mental health, and the legal consequences associated with drug-related offences. Students were encouraged to adopt a healthy lifestyle and stay away from substance abuse.

Further,  Ayesha Showkat, Assistant Legal Aid Defense Counsel, highlighted the provisions of anti-ragging laws, emphasizing the importance of maintaining a safe and respectful environment within educational institutions. The students were sensitized about various complaint mechanisms, including helplines and institutional committees, through which incidents of ragging can be reported confidentially.

The speakers also stressed the role of youth in building a healthy and drug-free society and urged students to act as ambassadors of awareness within their communities. The programme concluded with an interactive session, where students actively engaged with the resource persons and clarified their doubts regarding legal provisions and health-related issues. The initiative was part of DLSA Srinagar’s continued efforts to spread legal awareness and promote social responsibility among the youth.

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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.

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