• Our commitment and dedication to motherland will take our nation to its destiny of a Viksit Bharat: LG
  • Young generation must remember that they are inheritors of this great civilization and their contribution in progress and prosperity of society will be fitting tribute to Maa Bharti: LG Sinha

JAMMU: The Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha attended the 150th year celebration of 'Vande Mataram', organised by Department of Culture. The Lieutenant Governor paid tributes to Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay and visited the exhibition on the National Song 'Vande Mataram’. He said, Rishi Bankim Chandra had strengthened the bond between Maa Bharti and her sons and inspired people to secure the independence.

“Our commitment and dedication to the motherland will take our nation to its destiny of a Viksit Bharat. Young generation must remember that they are inheritors of this great civilization and their contribution in the progress and prosperity of society will be fitting tribute to Maa Bharti,” the Lieutenant Governor said.

The year 2025 marks 150 Years of Vande Mataram. Our national song “Vande Mataram”, by Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay was written during the auspicious occasion of Akshaya Navami which was on 7th November in 1875. Vande Mataram first appeared in the literary journal Bangadarshan as part of his novel Anandamath. The song, invoking the Motherland as the embodiment of strength, prosperity and divinity, gave poetic expression to India’s awakening spirit of unity and self-respect. It soon became an enduring symbol of devotion to the nation. The celebrations witnessed Mass Singing of the full version of “Vande Mataram” with participation of citizens across all segments of society.

Shri Jugal Kishore Sharma, Member of Parliament; Er. Gulam Ali Khatana, Member of Parliament, Rajya Sabha; Shri Atal Dulloo, Chief Secretary; Shri Chandraker Bharti, Principal Secretary, Home; Shri Bhim Sen Tuti; IGP Jammu; Shri Brij Mohan Sharma, Principal Secretary, Culture; Shri Ramesh Kumar, Divisional Commissioner Jammu; administrative secretaries; senior officials; heads of educational institutions; youth and prominent citizens were present. Officials and people from across Jammu Kashmir also joined the UT-level commemorative event through virtual mode.

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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.

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