SRINAGAR: The Jammu & Kashmir Sports Council today inaugurated the second National Coaching Camp of the Indian Soft Tennis Team at Gindun Sports Stadium, Rajbagh. The month-long camp, approved by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports and the Sports Authority of India, is being organised by the Amateur Soft Tennis Federation of India in collaboration with the J&K Amateur Soft Tennis Association and the J&K Sports Council, and will continue until August 13, 2026.

The Opening Ceremony of the 2nd National Coaching Camp of the Indian Soft Tennis Team, was conducted in preparation for the 20th Asian Games, Japan 2026. Nuzhat Gull, Secretary, J&K Sports Council, graced the occasion as the Chief Guest. During her interaction with the Indian National Team players and the coaching staff, she encouraged the sportsmen and assured them of every possible support from the J&K Sports Council throughout their stay in Srinagar. She extended her best wishes to the team for the forthcoming Asian Games and expressed confidence that their dedication, hard work, and determination would bring laurels to the nation.

The J&K Amateur Soft Tennis Association expressed its gratitude for being entrusted with the responsibility of hosting this prestigious National Coaching Camp. The Amateur Soft Tennis Federation of India and the J&K Amateur Soft Tennis Association look forward to hosting many more national and international events in the future with the same spirit of excellence, cooperation, and sporting dignity.

Among the distinguished officials of the J&K Sports Council present on the occasion were Gh Rasool, Administrative Officer; Yasir Sab, Chief Accounts Officer; and Jahangir Ahmad, Public Relations Officer (PRO). The officials of the Amateur Soft Tennis Federation of India who attended the ceremony included Aniket Khodadhara, Chief Executive Officer (CEO); Hashmukh Vegda, National Coach; Dr Gh. Hassan, Executive Member, ASTFI and National Coaching Camp Coordinator; Sudesh Sangte, National Team Coach; and Shakir Ashraf, General Secretary, J&K Amateur Soft Tennis Association.

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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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