• 108 Athletes from 9 Districts battle for Provincial Glory

BARAMULLA: The Inter-District Provincial Level U-19 Girls Kho-Kho Championship commenced today at HSS Daobgah, bringing together 108 young athletes from 9 districts of Kashmir Province in a spirited contest for championship glory.

The championship is being held under the leadership of Anuradha Gupta, Director General, Youth Services & Sports, J&K, organised by the Joint Director, Youth Services & Sports, Kashmir, and hosted by the Department of Youth Services & Sports, District Baramulla.

Following the successful completion of the U-17 Girls Championship, the U-19 Girls competition was formally inaugurated by Dr. Syed Adil Zahoor, Assistant Director, Ministry of Statistics & Programme Implementation, who attended the programme as Chief Guest, in the presence of Mushtaq Ahmad Pampori, DYSSO Baramulla, and other dignitaries.

On Court A, Baramulla defeated Bandipora by 1 inning and 1 point, while Kulgam defeated Kupwara by 1 inning and 6 points. Bandipora secured a walkover against Shopian, while Kulgam received a walkover against Shopian.

On Court B, Budgam defeated Srinagar by 1 point, Pulwama defeated Ganderbal by 4 points, and Budgam defeated Anantnag by 1 inning and 3 points. The Chief Guest interacted with the participating players and officials, appreciated their enthusiasm and sporting spirit, and encouraged the athletes to compete with discipline, determination and true sportsmanship.

The U-19 Girls Kho-Kho Championship will continue for three days, providing the young athletes an opportunity to showcase their talent, teamwork and competitive spirit at the provincial level.

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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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