KISHTWAR: In a significant development for the sports fraternity of District Kishtwar, Joint Director Jammu, Vinakshi Koul paid an official visit to the office of District of Youth Services & Sports Kishtwar, where she conducted a comprehensive review of ongoing office and field activities. During her visit, the Joint Director held a detailed interaction with the District Youth Services & Sports Officer, Jaffer Haider Sheikh and other officials of YSS Kishtwar.

She thoroughly reviewed administrative functioning, implementation of sports programmes, maintenance of records and the execution of grassroots-level sports initiatives across the district. Emphasizing the importance of digital participation and youth engagement, the Joint Director directed the officials to ensure maximum registration of youth on the My Bharat Portal and the Youth Engagement Portal.

She highlighted that proper registration and data management would strengthen youth outreach, enable better planning of activities and ensure transparency in programme implementation. The Joint Director also stressed the need for the development and upgradation of playfields and sports infrastructure across the district.

She instructed the concerned officials to identify potential areas for infrastructure enhancement and ensure that playgrounds are properly maintained to provide quality facilities to budding sportspersons.

While appreciating the efforts of the district team, she encouraged all officials to work with renewed dedication and commitment to promote sports culture at the grassroots level. She lauded the initiatives taken by YSS Kishtwar in engaging youth through structured sports and community-based programmes.

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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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