JAMMU: Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha today released the Coffee Table Book on Assembly Election Coverage by Doordarshan News Jammu. The Lieutenant Governor extended his felicitations to Regional News Unit (RNU) of Doordarshan and the editorial team on the occasion. He commended the RNU team members for their dedication and commitment to inform and educate the people of the region on the electoral process.  

The publication highlights the endeavours of Regional News Unit of Doordarshan during the Assembly elections, including awareness campaigns through social media posts, signature campaigns under SVEEP (Systematic Voters' Education and Electoral Participation), and special programs focused on electoral awareness.

Sh Vivek Pathak, Regional Head, Doordarshan News Jammu, also briefed the Lieutenant Governor about the operational achievements and initiatives of the Regional News Unit (RNU) Jammu and shared the efforts made by RNU in reaching remote, hard-to-access areas of J&K to raise awareness about the importance of voting.

Representatives of Vishwa Kashmiri Samaj led by its Convenor Er. Kiran Wattal called on Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha, today. The members of the delegation submitted a Cultural Survey Report titled ā€œPost-Exile Culture Survey: Challenges, Aspirations and Preservation of Kashmiri Pandit Heritageā€. The comprehensive report, prepared on the basis of an extensive cultural assessment and wider consultation with the stakeholders, outlines actionable recommendations and presents the crucial insights on the socio-economic, cultural and political issues concerning the community.

A delegation of District Development Council members and political leaders from Shopian called on Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha, today. The delegation submitted a memorandum of demands to the Lieutenant Governor highlighting various development issues of Shopian district. Ms Bilqees Jan, Chairperson, DDC Shopian and Sh Irfan Manhas, Vice Chairman, DDC Shopian were also present during the interaction.

Subsequently, Dr Sapna Sangra, Faculty, Department of Sociology, University of Jammu and Member, UN Women Beijing CSO Steering Committee; Sh Karunesh Gupta, Chairman, Sudesh Ramkrishan Charitable Trust and a delegation of Hindustan Scouts and Guides also called on the Lieutenant Governor.

 

 

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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.

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