MUMBAI: Advisor to Chief Minister Nasir Aslam Wani held extensive interactions with prominent film and entertainment industry leaders and tourism stakeholders on the second day of FICCI Frames at Mumbai. The event was attended by prominent personalities from film and Entertainment world. Joint Director Tourism Kashmir Waseem Raja and Joint Director Tourism Jammu Ajaz Qaiser accompanied the Advisor.

The Advisor also met local tour operators of Maharashtra and held details discourse on promotion of J&K Tourism in Maharashtra. Besides, the Advisor held detailed deliberations with senior officials of IICT (Indian Institute of Creative Technologies) for exploring possibilities of honing the creative skills of Kashmiri youth in the creative industry like Filmmaking, comic, animation, post production and other creative arenas.

On the directions of the Advisor, Joint Directors of Tourism visited the campus of IICT and interacted with the CEO and faculty of the Institute to get a know how about the institute and how the courses offered by the Institute could benefit youth of J&K towards chiseling their creative abilities. These interactions are part of the J&K Government’s efforts to revive tourism which has suffered a setback post Pahalgam attack in April 2025.

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
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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