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BUDGAM: District Legal Services Authority (DLSA), Budgam, today convened a review meeting with all Legal Aid Defence Counsels (LADCs) at the office chamber of the Secretary, DLSA Budgam. 

The meeting was chaired by Tabassum Qadir Parray, Secretary, DLSA Budgam, and aimed to assess the performance of the Legal Aid Defence Counsels and ensure adherence to the prescribed standards of service delivery.

The meeting was attended by  Lateef Ahmad Khan, Chief Legal Aid Defence Counsel; Nazeer Ahmad Wagay, Deputy Legal Aid Defence Counsel, and Assistant Legal Aid Defence Counsels.

During the meeting, the counsels shared their experiences, highlighted challenges faced in the field, and offered constructive suggestions for enhancing the delivery of legal aid services. Key issues discussed included ensuring quality legal representation, expediting the disposal of pending cases, and improving coordination among counsels to strengthen access to justice.

Secretary DLSA emphasized the importance of providing efficient, accessible, and high-quality legal aid services and reaffirmed the commitment of DLSA Budgam to delivering free and effective legal assistance to underprivileged and marginalized sections of society. The meeting concluded with a collective resolve to further streamline legal aid mechanisms and enhance the overall efficiency of legal service delivery in the district.

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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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