• Nation-building is rooted in our shared mindset. A strong nation stands on citizens' integrity, common values, and trust among people, not just buildings. My message to the youth is that true nationhood sparks alive when self-interest gives way to community good: LG Sinha
  • Nation-building is a collective responsibility. Aware citizens guide a nation's path because indifference undermines even the mightiest systems. So, awaken your sense of duty and I firmly believe culture will anchor our identity: LG Sinha
  • Truth, faith in the Divine, and love for our motherland bind us together. Mata Sukrala's grace and our common heritage spur nation-building efforts. Duggar Culture's lively stories, arts, and folk practices carry timeless wisdom from elders to youth: LG
  • Our ancient culture embodies bravery, togetherness, devotion, and responsibility. Reviving it through diverse art forms honors history while fueling the future, reigniting principles for young people to carry forward: LG Sinha
  • Lieutenant Governor observed that vibrant culture molds how we think, understand, and live
  • India's rich and diverse traditions with distinct charm and insight, held together by mutual respect forms our essence and unity. This spirit turns attention from personal gain to giving back to the society and building a developed nation: LG Sinha
  • Lieutenant Governor said the cultural heritage is a powerful societal resource that shapes our thinking, actions, values, beliefs and acts as a backbone for society
  • Youth need to reconnect deeply with their cultural roots. Humanity cut off from cultural roots loses its power. J&K's youth, anchored in heritage, will prove unstoppable in nation-building: LG Sinha

JAMMU: “Nation-building is rooted in our shared mindset. A strong nation stands on citizens' integrity, common values, and trust among people, not just buildings. My message to the youth is that true nationhood sparks alive when self-interest gives way to community good,” the Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha said on Thursday.

The Lieutenant Governor said that the cultural heritage is a powerful societal resource that shapes our thinking, actions, values, beliefs and acts as a backbone for society. He called upon the youth to reconnect deeply with their cultural roots. “Humanity cut off from cultural roots loses its power. J&K's youth, anchored in heritage, will prove unstoppable in nation-building,” he said.

The Lieutenant Governor was attending a musical opera ‘Mata Sukrala Ki Kahani’ depicting the revered legend of Mata Sukrala Devi at Abhinav Theatre Jammu. The event, organised by Bhartiya Lok Sangeet Kala Sansthan, and J&K Academy of Art, Culture & Languages (JKAACL), encapsulates Goddess Sukrala's timeless message of true devotion remains incomplete without righteous action, while action devoid of devotion loses its essence.

“Truth, faith in the Divine, and love for our motherland bind us together. Mata Sukrala's grace and our common heritage spur nation-building efforts. Duggar Culture's lively stories, arts, and folk practices carry timeless wisdom from elders to youth,” the Lieutenant Governor said.

The Lieutenant Governor stated that when we revitalize these traditions through various artistic mediums, we are not merely reminiscing about the past; we are making an investment in the future. By breathing new life into traditional values, we are preparing the younger generation to lead with a strong moral and cultural compass, he said.

The Lieutenant Governor said the paramount challenge today is viewing nation-building solely as governmental duty. “Nation-building is a collective responsibility. Aware citizens guide a nation's path because indifference undermines even the mightiest systems. So, awaken your sense of duty and I firmly believe culture will anchor our identity,” the Lieutenant Governor said.

The Lieutenant Governor emphasised that our ancient culture embodies bravery, togetherness, devotion, and responsibility. “Reviving it through diverse art forms honors history while fueling the future, reigniting principles for young people to carry forward,” he said. The Lieutenant Governor observed that vibrant culture molds how we think, understand, and live.

“India's rich and diverse traditions with distinct charm and insight, held together by mutual respect forms our essence and unity. This spirit turns attention from personal gain to giving back to the society and building a developed nation,” the Lieutenant Governor further said.

Dr. M L Dogra, Chairman & Founder, Bhartiya Lok Sangeet Kala Sansthan; Dr. Vijay Kumar Magotra, Managing Director, Bhartiya Lok Sangeet Kala Sansthan; Shri Brij Mohan Sharma, Principal Secretary Culture, senior officials and people in large number attended the musical opera.

Shri Yudhvir Sethi, Shri Satish Kumar Sharma and Ms. Devyani Rana, Members of Legislative Assembly; Padma Shri Dr S P Varma, Padma Shri Prof. Vishwamurti Shastri, Padma Shri Balwant Thakur, Shri Ashok Bhan, former DGP and prominent citizens were also present.

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A Profound Loss: JK Monitor Mourns the Passing of Founding Chairman Dr. Priya Ranjan

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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.

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