BANDIPORA: As per the Calendar of Activities for April 2026, a Special Lok Adalat for Labour Disputes and Land Acquisition cases was organized by the District Legal Services Authority (DLSA), Bandipora, in coordination with Tehsil Legal Services Committees, Bandipora, Sumbal, and Gurez, and in collaboration with the District Administration Bandipora.

The Lok Adalat was conducted under the supervision of Chairman DLSA Bandipora (Principal District & Sessions Judge), Jeema Bashir and under the guidance of Secretary DLSA Bandipora, Sheikh Babar Hussain. Three benches were constituted to hear the cases, each consisting of a Presiding Officer and a Member.

The first bench was presided over by Jeema Bashir with Malik Mushtaq (Advocate) as Member. The second bench was headed by Assistant Commissioner Revenue, Shabir Ahmad Wani. The third bench was presided over by Assistant Labour Commissioner, Rabiya Iqbal, with Abid Ahmad Naik (Labour Inspector) as Member.

A total of 29 cases were taken up during the Lok Adalat, out of which 6 cases were settled amicably on the spot. The Special Lok Adalat provided a simple and effective platform for the speedy and amicable resolution of disputes.

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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