RAMBAN: Deputy Commissioner Mohammad Alyas Khan today presided over a vibrant cultural program organized by JAMMU threesixty's 'ArtSar'—a collective of multidisciplinary artists— here at A Pinne Cone- Sanasar. The Deputy Commissioner was accompanied by the officers and officials.

Addressing the gathering, the DC appreciated the organizers for uniting young artists and emphasized leveraging platforms like ArtSar to promote local talent in fields like painting, poetry, singing, writing and photography. He encouraged all stakeholders to support creative expression as a tool for youth engagement and cultural revival.

He also underlined the importance of initiatives like Nasha Mukt Jammu and Kashmir Abhiyan and urged the youth to focus on holistic personality development. Conceptualized and hosted by Vivek Mahajan under JAMMU threesixty, ArtSar aimed to create a platform where artists from different backgrounds  including painters, photographers, filmmakers, writers, musicians and content creators  could come together to create, collaborate and connect in the serene landscapes of Sanasar.

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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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