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  • Lieutenant Governor Attends Valedictory function of the first phase of 150th year commemoration of 'Vande Mataram'
  • Today, more than 20,000 students and citizens participated in showing a strong indication of national pride: LG
  • The overwhelming participation of citizens in programmes like 'Har Ghar Tiranga' and 'Vande Mataram' in Jammu Kashmir is a sign that the UT is shedding its past and moving towards a brighter future, however, this transformation is causing great pain to certain elements: LG Sinha
  • We must root out such elements from society. We must isolate terror elements and ensure the vital support systems necessary for their existence is denied. Collective action of society will prove to be the last nail in the coffin of terrorism: LG
  • Lieutenant Governor highlighted the contribution of Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay in freedom struggle and inspiring the society
  • Bankim Chandra had strengthened the bond between Maa Bharti and her sons and inspired people to secure the independence: LG
  • Every Indian heart has an inner song and that is Vande Mataram. During freedom struggle when Vande Mataram was sung by someone, other hearts were humming it back. Thus, a strong bond was created which should inspire young generation today to serve Maa Bharti: LG Sinha
  • We should spread ideas and ideals of Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay which shaped our freedom struggle and use its spirit to take J&K UT forward. We must show the courage, wisdom, strong conviction that Bankim Chandra would have expected us in building a peaceful and prosperous J&K UT: LG
  • The going has never been as good for Jammu Kashmir in the past as it has been since 2019. Our economy has grown at an impressive pace since 2021. Rapid growth in infrastructure since 2019 is unprecedented in J&K history: LG Sinha
  • Our effort for industrialization is showing impressive growth. We have taken bold decisions taking Jammu Kashmir into a brighter future and ensuring far greater prosperity for our people: LG

JAMMU: “The going has never been as good for Jammu Kashmir in the past as it has been since 2019,” the Lieutenant Governor, Shri Manoj Sinha said on Friday. He said, Jammu Kashmir’s economy has grown at an impressive pace since 2021 and rapid growth in infrastructure since 2019 is unprecedented in J&K UT history. “Our effort for industrialization is showing impressive growth. We have taken bold decisions taking Jammu Kashmir into a brighter future and ensuring far greater prosperity for our people,” the Lieutenant Governor said.

The Lieutenant Governor was speaking at the valedictory function of first phase of celebrations marking the 150th year of the national song 'Vande Mataram' at MA Stadium in Jammu. The event witnessed a massive gathering with more than 20,000 students and citizens participating in the mass singing of 'Vande Mataram' on the occasion. The second phase will start from 9th January 2026. The celebration was organised by Department of Culture.

The Lieutenant Governor congratulated the people of Jammu Kashmir for their historic participation in the 150th year celebration of 'Vande Mataram'. “I am proud to announce that Jammu Kashmir has secured 1st rank nationally in the overall participation in week-long celebrations marking 150th year of national song.  Today, more than 20,000 students and citizens participated in showing a strong indication of national pride,” the Lieutenant Governor said.

The Lieutenant Governor paid homage to Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay and highlighted his contribution in freedom struggle and inspiring the society. He said, Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay had strengthened the bond between Maa Bharti and her sons and inspired people to secure the independence. “Every Indian heart has an inner song and that is Vande Mataram. During freedom struggle when Vande Mataram was sung by someone, other hearts were humming it back. Thus, a strong bond was created which should inspire young generation today to serve Maa Bharti,” the Lieutenant Governor said.

The Lieutenant Governor observed that every section of the society should spread the ideas and ideals of Bankim Chandra which shaped our freedom struggle and use its spirit to take the UT of Jammu Kashmir forward into the future.   “We must show the courage, wisdom and strong conviction that Bankim Chandra would have expected us in building a peaceful and prosperous J&K UT,” the Lieutenant Governor said.

The Lieutenant Governor called upon every citizen to dedicate themselves to nation-building, shedding the vestiges of colonial past and embrace the spirit of brotherhood and equality. “The overwhelming participation of citizens in programmes like 'Har Ghar Tiranga' and 'Vande Mataram' in Jammu Kashmir is a sign that the UT is shedding its past and moving towards a bright future, however, this transformation is causing great pain to some people.

There are still some elements hiding within the society, who are trying to radicalise our youth. Several such cases have come to our attention in the recent past. We must root out such elements from society. We must isolate terror elements and ensure the vital support systems necessary for their existence is denied. Collective action of society will prove to be the last nail in the coffin of terrorism," the Lieutenant Governor said.

Er. Gulam Ali Khatana and Shri Sat Sharma, Members of Parliament, Rajya Sabha; Shri Bharat Bhushan, Chairman, District Development Council Jammu; Members of Legislative Assembly; Shri Nalin Prabhat, DGP; Administrative secretaries; senior officials, prominent citizens, students, and people from different walks of life attended the valedictory function.

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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.

— Team JK Monitor

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