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SRINAGAR: Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha today released a book titled ‘Journal of the Waypoints’, based on the Kashmiri poetry of acclaimed multilingual poet Dr Satish Vimal.

The book, authored by eminent writer, translator and poet, Shri Mushtaque B. Barq, features forty selected Kashmiri poems of Dr Vimal, translated into English and critically elucidated by Shri Barq, thereby introducing the poet’s literary expression to a wider readership beyond the Kashmiri-speaking world.

The Lieutenant Governor appreciated Shri Barq’s effort in translating and analysing Vimal’s poetry. He wished Dr Satish Vimal and Shri Mushtaque B. Barq, a fruitful and creative literary journey ahead. Shri Sheikh Waseem, Publisher was also present on the occasion.

Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha released a book titled “Living the Gita Today”, authored by Prof. Vandana Sharma, Dr. Shachi Sood and Dr. Vinay Kumar, at Lok Bhavan, today.

The Lieutenant Governor congratulated the authors for presenting a contemporary interpretation of the timeless wisdom of the Bhagavad Gita, exploring its relevance to modern challenges including inner conflict, stress, leadership, purpose and ethical living.

The book, published by Allied Publishers, Noida with the support of Bharatiya Shikshan Mandal, is structured into ten chapters and discusses 90 selected verses of the Gita. It aims at bridging the gap between Indian knowledge traditions and their timeless contemporary relevance.

Sh. B. R. Shankaranand, Sangathan Mantri, Bharatiya Shikshan Mandal; Shri Jitendra Bhardwaj, Shetriya Sampark Adhikari, BSM; Prof. A. Ravinder Nath, Vice Chancellor, Central University of Kashmir; Prof. Geeta Singh, University of Delhi; Prof. Naseer Iqbal, Registrar, University of Kashmir; Shri Shaffat Hukkani, Convener, Vishwagram Kashmir Chapter, and other prominent citizens were also present.

Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha, on Thursday, released two books published by Gulshan Books Kashmir at Lok Bhavan, Srinagar.

The releases include “History of Kashmiri Language and Poetry”, authored by Shri Abdul Ahad Azad and translated by Shri Umar Shah, alongside “The Stranger Besides Me”, by Prof. Neerja Mattoo.

The Lieutenant Governor congratulated the authors, publication house and everyone associated with the publications.

The books are part of Gulshan Books Kashmir’s wider publishing programme aimed at bringing works on Kashmir’s literary and cultural traditions to readers.

Shri Sheikh Ajaz, Chairman, Gulshan Books; Shri Sheikh Meelad and Shri Sheikh Maied, Managing Directors, Gulshan Books were also present.

Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha and the staff & officers of Lok Bhavan today accorded a warm farewell to outgoing Officer on Special Duty (OSD) to the Lieutenant Governor, Lt Col Prashant Jankar.

The Lieutenant Governor felicitated Lt Col Jankar and expressed his appreciation for dedication and professional integrity of the officer. He wished him good health and success in future assignments.

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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