SRINAGAR: Filmmaker Tashi Dawa, whose short film “The Last Drop” won the Best Short Film Award, was formally presented with the trophy, shawl, and certificate at a simple yet heartfelt ceremony of Kashmir World Film Festival (KWFF) held today at a local hotel.

Due to flight delays, Dawa was unable to attend the official award ceremony held yesterday, and the organisers arranged a special presentation to honour his achievement.

The event was attended by Festival Director, and jury members Bharat Kanhere, Shafqut Habib, and Mahanteshwar Bhosage, along with guest of honour Lalit Parimoo, who congratulated the young filmmaker for his remarkable work.

“The Last Drop”, directed by Tashi Dawa in collaboration with Thigspa and Tsering Wangdus, has been widely appreciated for its powerful storytelling and visual depth, capturing the delicate relationship between nature and human endurance.

The ceremony concluded with words of encouragement from the jury and the festival team, highlighting the importance of recognizing and supporting emerging voices in cinema. 

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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