• LG calls upon people to celebrate diversity in art, culture and literary field, which is source of India's greatness
  • Art & culture connect and inspire the society. It should be seen as a thread connecting the past with the future: LG
  • We need to affirm and promote our cultural heritage: LG tells the Artists
  • It should be our resolve to make the priceless artistic heritage of J&K prosperous and elevate it to the global stage: LG Sinha
  • India's culture is rich and diverse and always guided the society to embrace and celebrate cultural roots to fulfill their dreams and aspirations: LG
  • LG commends Koshur Raag for promoting Kashmiri cultural heritage through music and other art forms

SRINAGAR: Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha inaugurated Musical Harmony event organised by Koshur Raag, in association with J&K Academy of Art, Culture and Languages, at Srinagar today. In his address, the Lt Governor called upon the people to celebrate diversity in art, culture and literary field, which is the source of India's greatness.

"Art and culture connect and inspire the society. It should be seen as a thread connecting the past with the future," the Lt Governor said. The Lt Governor impressed upon the artists to affirm and promote the cultural heritage of Jammu Kashmir. It should be our resolve to make the priceless artistic heritage of J&K prosperous and elevate it to the global stage, he said.

He commended the Koshur Raag for its endeavours to promote Kashmiri cultural heritage through music and other art forms. "India's culture is rich and diverse and always guided the society to embrace and celebrate cultural roots to fulfill their dreams and aspirations", the Lt Governor said.

On the occasion, the Lt Governor felicitated the artists for making significant contribution in their respective fields. He also highlighted the important role of the artists in spreading the message of unity, harmony and peace in the society. The musical evening witnessed the soulful performances by maestros like Pandit Abhay Rustum Sopori, Sh Munir Ahmad Mir, Ms Sunayana Kachroo and other legendary and young artists from Jammu Kashmir.

Sh Atal Dulloo, Chief Secretary; Sh Suresh Kumar Gupta, Principal Secretary, Culture Department; Sh Arvind Mattoo, Founder, Koshur Raag; senior officials, members of Koshur Raag and eminent artists from Jammu Kashmir were present on the occasion. Padma Shri Dr SP Varma; Dr Farooq Abdullah, former Member of Parliament and prominent citizens from different walks of life were also present.

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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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