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SRINAGAR:  District Legal Services Authority (DLSA) Srinagar today conducted a review meeting of Legal Aid Defence Counsels in the chamber of the Secretary, DLSA Srinagar.  The meeting was held under the chairmanship of Jaffer Hussain Beg, Chairman DLSA Srinagar and Principal District & Sessions Judge, Srinagar, and under the supervision of Nusrat Ali Hakak, Secretary DLSA Srinagar. 

 The meeting to assess the performance of Legal Aid Defence Counsel and ensure they are meeting the standards of Service delivery. The meeting was attended by Chief Legal Aid Defence Counsel, Saad Ganaie, Assistant Legal Aid Defense Counsels,  Urba Rashid and Sehar Nazir who shared their experiences, challenges, and suggestions for improving the delivery of legal aid.

Discussions focused on ensuring quality legal representation, expediting pending cases, and enhancing coordination among counsels to strengthen access to justice.  The Secretary, DLSA Srinagar, emphasized the importance of efficient and accessible legal aid services and reiterated the commitment of DLSA to providing free and effective legal assistance to those in need. The meeting concluded with a collective resolve to further streamline legal aid mechanisms and enhance the efficiency of legal services 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