SRINAGAR: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Srinagar, Akshay Labroo today felicitated the J&K Deaf Cricket Team, for winning the Indian Deaf Cricket Association (IDCA) 4th Test National Cricket Championship for Deaf” here in his Office Chamber.

The Deputy Commissioner congratulated the team members for winning IDCA 4th Test National Cricket Championship . He commended the players for their dedication, teamwork and exceptional performance throughout the tournament and highlighted the growing prominence and achievements of sportspersons with special abilities in the sporting arena.

The Jammu & Kashmir Deaf Cricket Team emerged as winners of the championship, which was held from 3rd to 9th November 2025. The national-level tournament featured four teams from across the country and the remarkable performance of the J&K team earned them the top position, bringing honour to  Jammu and Kashmir.

The players who met the Deputy Commissioner on the occasion included Riyaz Ahmad Tramboo, Muzaffar Ahmad, Mohammad Shafi Kasha, and Munakib Majeed Bakshi. The DC wished the team continued success in their future endeavours and assured them of all possible support for the promotion of sports among specially  abled sportspersons.

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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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