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SAMBA: As per the directions of  Adnan Sayeed, Chairman, District Legal Services Authority, and Pr. District and Sessions Judge, Samba, District Legal Services Authority, Samba today organized a  one day sensitization programme  on  "Cyber Crimes with special reference to digital arrest/spoofing etc and its preventive measures” at District Court Complex Samba.

The programme was formally inaugurated by Adnaan Sayeed, Worthy Chairman, District Legal Services Authority Samba  in the presence of Mohd. Yaseen Kichloo (IPS), Ld. SSP Cyber Investigation Centre for Excellence, J&K and all the Judicial Officers of District Court Samba. In his special address Worthy Chairman, District Legal Services Authority Samba highlighted how Judicial Institutions who are the projectors of justice are vulnerable to Cyber threats and how collectively we can stay informed and vigilant against these ever changing threats so that we can prevent such crimes to happen in future.

Mohd. Yaseen Kichloo (IPS), Ld. SSP Cyber Investigation Centre for Excellence, J&K in his key note speech as well as through Powerpoint presentation discussed in depth what is cyber crime, its different types, the modes operandi of cyber criminals to befool the common man and what are the preventive measures to curb and combat cyber threats.

Questions and Answers session was also there in which participants got clarified their queries from the resource person. The program had the presence of Chief Prosecuting Officer and his team of Prosecuting Officers, President Bar Association Samba, Trainee Judges, Senior Advocates, Officers of LADCs, Young Bar Members, Senior Staff Members, Panel Advocates, Staff Members and Para Legal Volunteers of District Legal Services Authority Samba. Preet Simran K Grover conveyed the vote of thanks whereas Rekha Kapoor Nischal presented welcome address. The proceedings of the programme were conducted by Hitesh Sharma, Legal Aid Counsel, Samba. A light refreshment was also served to the participants.

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