BARAMULLA: The young karate champions of Amin Karate Academy today called on the Deputy Commissioner Baramulla, Minga Sherpa, to express their gratitude for the support and facilities provided by the district administration, which played a key role in their success at the 5th UT-level J&K Karate Championship.

The championship was held at the Indoor Stadium, Bhagwati Nagar, Jammu, on December 9 and 10, and witnessed participation from across the Union Territory. The team from Amin Karate Academy delivered an outstanding performance, securing a total of 6 Gold, 6 Silver, and 1 Bronze medal, bringing laurels to Baramulla district.

Among the notable performers was 8 year-old Numaan Malik, a Class 3 student, who emerged as one of the youngest participants to clinch double Gold medals at the championship, reflecting exceptional talent and dedication at a young age.

During the interaction, the young players and their coach Amin Karate thanked the DC for facilitating access to training infrastructure, particularly the practice space provided at the Indoor Stadium Baramulla, which greatly contributed to their preparation and performance.

Minga Sherpa congratulated the children on their remarkable achievement and appreciated their discipline, perseverance, and sporting spirit assuring continued support from the district administration for nurturing young talent.

ā€œIt is heartening to see our young athletes excel at the UT level and make Baramulla proud. Their success reflects both hard work and the effective use of facilities made available to them,ā€ the DC said.

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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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