SHOPIAN: The Inter-District UT-Level Thang-Ta Championship for All Age Group Girls was inaugurated today in Shopian. The inaugural ceremony was attended by the District Youth Services & Sports Officer, Shopian, along with participants, coaches, technical officials, escort teachers and other officials associated with the event.

The championship aims to provide young athletes with a competitive platform to showcase their talent, discipline, skills and sporting spirit while promoting the traditional martial art of Thang-Ta among the youth of Jammu & Kashmir.

Addressing the gathering, the District Youth Services & Sports Officer, emphasized the importance of games and sports in the overall development of young people. He highlighted that participation in sports not only improves physical fitness but also inculcates discipline, confidence, teamwork, leadership and a sense of healthy competition among students and youth.

He encouraged all participating players to display the true spirit of sportsmanship, respect their opponents and officials, and make the best use of the opportunity to learn and excel.

The championship brings together talented players from different districts of the Union Territory, providing them with an opportunity to compete at a higher level and further strengthen the sporting culture across Jammu & Kashmir. The event commenced with enthusiasm and sporting fervour, with all participating teams and officials contributing to the successful conduct of the championship.

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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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