In loving memory of Dr. Priya Ranjan: A mentor who treated me like family

SOPORE: As part of its continued efforts to engage with youth and promote sports culture, J&K Police kick-started a series of sporting events under the Civic Action Programme (CAP) 2026-27 with a Handball Tournament at Khushal Sports Stadium, Sopore.

A total of eight teams from across Police District Sopore are participating in the tournament, providing young players an opportunity to showcase their talent and compete on a common platform. On the opening day, six matches were played with enthusiasm and true sporting spirit. After a series of competitive matches, MET Higher Secondary School Sopore and Sub Coaching Centre Handball Club Sopore qualified for the final.

The sporting events under CAP are aimed at strengthening engagement with youth, providing them better platforms to showcase their sporting talent and encouraging their energies towards positive and constructive activities. The initiative also seeks to strengthen police-public relations through greater interaction and community participation.

Police will continue to organise sports and youth-oriented activities across the Police District Sopore under CAP 2026-27, with a focus on encouraging local talent and creating meaningful opportunities for young people. J&K Police wishes both finalist teams the very best for the final.

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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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