KUPWARA: Tehsil Legal service Committee (TLSC) Handwara, today organised an awareness programme at AIMS School Handwara to commemorate International Girl Child Day.  The programme aimed to highlight the importance of educating and empowering the girl child, ensuring gender equality, and spreading awareness regarding the legal rights and protections avilable to girls and women under the law.

The programme featured insightful takes by resource persons from TLSC Handwara, who spoke on the protection of children from sexual offence (POCSO)Act, 2012, highlighting mechanisms for reporting and preventing sexual offences against minors, prohibition of child marriage Act, 2006, stressing the legal consequences of child marriage and the importance of the timely intervention by authorities and communities.

The speakers collectively underlined the role of education, awareness and law enforcement in protecting the rights of the girl child. Students of AIMS school participated enthusiastically through speeches. The school management appreciated the efforts of TLSC Handwara for oraganising such awareness events that inspire young minds and foster a culture of respect and equality.

As a mark encouragement, certificates of appreciation were distributed among the students and teachers who spoke on theme of empowerment of the girl child and actively contributed to the success of the event.

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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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