BARAMULLA: The Department of Youth Services and Sports (DYSS), District Baramulla, continues its vibrant calendar of Inter-Zonal District-Level competitions and selection trials, providing young sportspersons with a dynamic platform to showcase their talent, competitive spirit and sporting excellence.

The ongoing sporting action unfolded simultaneously at the Indoor Stadium, Khawaja Bagh, Baramulla and Bipin Rawat Indoor Stadium, Baramulla, with enthusiastic participation of students from various Educational Zones of the district.

The Inter-Zonal District-Level Kabaddi Competition for Under-17 Boys formally kicked off at the Indoor Stadium, Khawaja Bagh, with 13 Educational Zonal teams competing for honours. The young kabaddi players displayed remarkable energy, tactical awareness, discipline and determination, turning the arena into a vibrant spectacle of competitive sport.

Meanwhile, the Inter-Zonal District-Level Badminton Competition for Girls across all age groups commenced at the Bipin Rawat Indoor Stadium. On the opening day, competitions in the Under-14 Girls category were conducted with impressive participation. Around 15 Educational Zonal teams are taking part in the badminton competition, reflecting the growing enthusiasm among girl students towards organised sports.

At the Indoor Stadium, Khawaja Bagh, the Table Tennis Selection Trials for Under-14 Girls were also conducted, witnessing the participation of more than 20 young paddlers. The aspiring players demonstrated agility, concentration, technical skills and competitive temperament during the trials.

Addressing the participants, Mohammad Arif Bhat, PEL, Convenor and Overall In-charge of the Kabaddi Competition, and Shahnawaz Sarwar, PEL, appreciated the enthusiasm and discipline displayed by the young athletes. They encouraged the participants to compete with confidence, uphold sportsmanship and utilise every opportunity to develop their sporting abilities.

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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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