POONCH: The Department of Youth Services and Sports  Poonch today organized the Inter-Zone Cluster Level Under-14 and Under-17 Boys Trial-cum-Selection here on GHS Sanai Grounds. Held under the banner of Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan, the event witnessed a highly competitive, disciplined and enthusiastic display of sports talent.

The participants were the students who qualified the Inter-School Zonal Level Competitions from Zone Surankote and Zone Buffliaz. The selected participants competed for final selection to represent the cluster in the upcoming District Level Competitions.

 A total of 188 boys from the twin zones participated in the Under-14 and Under-17 age groups, displaying remarkable sporting talent, discipline, dedication, and enthusiasm. The participants actively competed in various games including Kho-Kho, Volleyball, Kabaddi, Chess and Badminton, making the event vibrant and highly spirited.

Officials from the District Youth Services and Sports Office Poonch attended the programme as observers to ensure fair and transparent selection. The field staff of both Zone Surankote and Zone Buffliaz also remained actively engaged throughout the event.

The programme was graced by MLA Surankote Choudhary Mohammad Akram as the Chief Guest. Other guests present included DYSSO, SHO, officers from the Indian Army and Headmaster GHS Sanai. The Department of Youth Services and Sports along with the ZPEOs, honoured the Chief Guest with a shawl, bouquet and memento as a token of respect and appreciation.

While addressing the gathering, MLA Choudhary Mohd Akram appreciated the Department of Youth Services and Sports for organizing such a large-scale sporting event in a far-flung border area. He termed the initiative a landmark achievement and praised the department for providing a strong platform to rural youth to showcase their talent through games like Kho-Kho, Volleyball, Kabaddi, Chess and Badminton.

He further assured full support from GHS Sanai School for future sporting events and stated that such programmes strengthen discipline, confidence, leadership qualities and sportsmanship among students. He also appreciated the dedication and hard work of PEMs, PETs, PELs, and REKs of both zones.

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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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