In loving memory of Dr. Priya Ranjan: A mentor who treated me like family
  • LG Spoke on Lord Mahavira's teachings of Ahimsa and Anekantavada, emphasizing right faith, knowledge, and conduct in today's world, which urgently needs compassion, peace, and brotherhood 
  • Under leadership of Hon'ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi Ji, India stands resolute today. He has laid foundation for a powerful nation which is inspiring the world with its message that true peace is not weakness but unwavering courage and this is a time to build bridges, not battlefields: LG 
  • Lieutenant Governor said that amid global conflicts and strife, humanity must draw lessons from Lord Mahavira's teachings which fosters enduring peace and unbreakable brotherhood 
  • True progress stems from responsibility and accountability to one's actions. To envision a better future, we must bridge divides among people, fostering trust through understanding diverse cultures, ideas, and experiences: LG Sinha 
  • Lieutenant Governor observed that Lord Mahavira focus on introspection, individual transformation and his teachings of discipline, faith, and awareness can elevate society 
  • By internalizing Ahimsa, restraint, austerity, Anekantavada, non-possession, and truth, we can contribute meaningfully to nation-building. Our impact depends on the character we cultivate: LG 
  • Through Anekantavada, Lord Mahavira taught humility. He affirmed truth's multifaceted nature, no single viewpoint captures it fully. Today, amid echo chambers, people mistake opinions for absolute truth, eroding balance. On Mahavira Jayanti, embrace intellectual humility, questioning one's opinion exemplifies supreme wisdom: LG Sinha 
  • Young generation must infuse non-violence into its mindset and reform attitudes toward nature, long exploited as mere utility. True Ahimsa transcends ethics, becoming the sharpest environmental strategy: LG 
  • Lord Mahavira's legacy is a refined guidebook for navigating complexity. He declared Ahimsa, restraint, and austerity the supreme auspiciousness. One whose mind dwells therein earns even god’s salutations. This is his bequest and heritage for every generation: LG Sinha 

JAMMU, Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha on Tuesday attended the Mahavir Janma Kalyanak, a special event organized by S.S Jain Sabha, to celebrate Mahavir Jayanti, at Jammu. The Lieutenant Governor extended his felicitations and best wishes to all on the auspicious occasion. In his address, the Lieutenant Governor spoke on Lord Mahavira's teachings of Ahimsa and Anekantavada, emphasizing right faith, knowledge, and conduct in today's world, which urgently needs compassion, peace, and brotherhood.

“Under the leadership of Hon'ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi Ji, India stands resolute today. He has laid foundation for a powerful nation which is inspiring the world with its message that true peace is not weakness but unwavering courage and this is a time to build bridges, not battlefields,” the Lieutenant Governor said. The Lieutenant Governor said that amid global conflicts and strife, humanity must draw lessons from Lord Mahavira's teachings which fosters enduring peace and unbreakable brotherhood.

“True progress stems from responsibility and accountability to one's actions. To envision a better future, we must bridge divides among people, fostering trust through understanding diverse cultures, ideas, and experiences,” the Lieutenant Governor said. The Lieutenant Governor observed that Lord Mahavira focus on introspection, individual transformation and his teachings of discipline, faith, and awareness can elevate society.

“By internalizing Ahimsa, restraint, austerity, Anekantavada, non-possession, and truth, we can contribute meaningfully to nation-building. Our impact depends on the character we cultivate,” he said. The Lieutenant Governor called upon the young generation to infuse non-violence into its mindset and reform attitudes toward nature, long exploited as mere utility. “True Ahimsa transcends ethics, becoming the sharpest environmental strategy,” he said.

The Lieutenant Governor emphasized that Lord Mahavira's legacy is a refined guidebook for navigating complexity. “Lord Mahavira declared Ahimsa, restraint, and austerity the supreme auspiciousness. One whose mind dwells therein earns even god's salutations. This is his bequest and heritage for every generation.

Through Anekantavada, Lord Mahavira taught humility. He affirmed truth's multifaceted nature, no single viewpoint captures it fully. Today, amid echo chambers, people mistake opinions for absolute truth, eroding balance. On Mahavira Jayanti, embrace intellectual humility, questioning one's opinion exemplifies supreme wisdom,” the Lieutenant Governor said.

On the occasion, the Lieutenant Governor also felicitated the achievers from diverse fields. Shri Suneel Jain, President, SS Jain Sabha; Shri Devki Nandan, Jain, Vice President, Shri Pavinder Vijay Jain, General Secretary and other members of SS Jain Sabha, Jammu, prominent citizens and people from different walks joined the celebrations.  

Shri Justice Rajnesh Oswal; Members of Legislative Assembly, Shri Yudhvir Sethi and Shri Arvind Gupta; Shri Anand Jain, ADGP Armed; Shri Ramesh Kumar, Divisional Commissioner Jammu; Shri Bhim Sen Tuti, IGP Jammu and other senior officers 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.

— Team JK Monitor

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