JAMMU: Minister for Youth Services and Sports, J&K, Satish Sharma, today extended felicitations to the J&K Roller Skating team for their 6th consecutive win in the 62nd National Roller Skating Championship held in Mysuru and Coimbatore from December 5 to December 15, 2024. The Sports Minister appreciated the athletes, saying “Winning 23 medals in a national championship is no small feat. These skaters have made the region proud with their achievements. Their hard work and dedication, coupled with the relentless efforts of their coaches, are evident in their results. My best wishes are with the team and their mentors for even greater success in the future.”

Sarmad Hafeez, Secretary, Youth Services and Sports, expressed his pride in the athletes, stating “The roller skating team’s success showcases the immense talent that exists in Jammu and Kashmir. It also underscores the importance of providing world-class coaching and facilities, which the Sports Council remains committed to.”

 Nuzhat Gul, Secretary, J&K Sports Council, also felicitated the winning team saying that this victory in roller skating and the spirited performance of the Santosh Trophy team highlight the growing sports culture in our region. Our athletes are demonstrating that with the right support, they can compete and excel at the highest levels, she added. She assired that the Sports Council will continue to nurture and support this talent to bring further laurels to Jammu and Kashmir.

Pertinently, this incredible achievement is a testament to the athletes’ hard work and the specialised training provided under the guidance of J&K Sports Council coach Krish Gupta. Their rigorous practice sessions at the Skating Rink, MA Stadium, Jammu, have clearly paid off, setting a new benchmark of excellence for roller skating in the region.

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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.

— Team JK Monitor

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