REASI: The District Administration Reasi has launched a comprehensive mass awareness program to educate the public about the new  criminal laws—Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023, Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita 2023, and Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam 2023. The initiative aims to educate the citizens about these transformative legal reforms and their implications.

Marking the commencement of the campaign, District Magistrate Nidhi Malik chaired an awareness program here at General Zorawar Singh Memorial Degree College. She emphasized the significance of spreading legal awareness among the public. “The people need to know about how these laws will have a positive impact on society, particularly benefiting women and children through strengthened protective measures” she added. She spoke in detail about the provisions aimed at prompt justice delivery and public safety.

The District Magistrate informed that nine more awareness camps on new laws will be held at the block level to reach a larger audience. She reiterated the commitment of district administration to promote legal literacy so that every citizen understands his rights and responsibilities under the new legal framework.

Other Officials, including SSP Paramvir Singh, ADC Rakesh Kumar, PO ICDS Mohamad Anwar, ASP Iftkhar and  Legal experts also participated in the event, providing insights into the practical applications of the new laws. They engaged in interactive discussions with students and the public, addressing queries and concerns regarding the implementation of these reforms. The initiative reflects the administration’s dedication to ensuring that the legal system becomes more accessible, transparent, and citizen-centric.

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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