SRINAGAR: Advisor to Chief Minister, Nasir Aslam Wani, today inaugurated today exhibition titled ‘Revelations" - Artful insights’ at City Mall, Lal Chowk here. Speaking on the occasion, the Advisor appreciated the noble mission and motive of the organiser of the event. “Such initiatives greatly help the society towards protection, promotion and preservation of our age old cultural legacy and identify”, he maintained.

The organisers, Second Lives Art Guild, is an art group which comprises of self taught artists. The event has been organised to showcase their talent and inspire people especially young generation to evolve and polish their talent and hobbies by keeping their passion alive for inherent talent and skills for which Kashmir is famous for globally.

The group's motto is to inspire masses to explore nature, art, culture, heritage and to scale off the screen time and gadgets. The exhibition will culminate on 27th of October, 2024. Director, Handicrafts & Handlooms Kashmir, Mehmood Shah, Former Dean faculty of Fine Arts, Jamia Milia Islamia, New Delhi, Professor Zargar Zahoor was also present on the occasion.

The participant artists included Dr.Jehangir Aslam, Er.Shazia Basharat, Er.  Nabi, Saqib Kachroo and other young guest artists like Falak Iqbal, Iqra Shabaan, Sameer Shafi and Umar Hassan.

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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