UDHAMPUR: The 15th District Fencing Championship, organised by the Udhampur District Fencing Association under the aegis of the Jammu and Kashmir Fencing Association, concluded successfully in Udhampur.

The championship witnessed participation of around 160 players from seven institutions and sports academies, including Army Public School Udhampur, government schools and private academies.

The tournament featured 30 events across under-8, under-10, under-12, under-14, under-17 and senior categories. District Youth Services and Sports Officer Udhampur, Romesh Chandra Mishra, attended as chief guest. Col (Retd) Balwant Singh, President and Mohd Tariq, General Secretary, Udhampur District Fencing Association were also present.

All participants took a pledge under the Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan to stay away from drugs and promote a healthy lifestyle through sports. Jatin Sethi from Department of Youth Services and Sports was felicitated for his efforts in awareness generation. Matches were conducted under the supervision of qualified officials and the overall championship trophy was won by Imperial Fencing Sports Academy.

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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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