In loving memory of Dr. Priya Ranjan: A mentor who treated me like family

JAMMU: Sparc FC emerged champions of the Platinum Girls Football League after defeating Platinum FC 2–1 in a thrilling final held at the Home of Legends Turf, Digiana. The league, featuring six teams, marked Jammu’s first structured girls football tournament supported by corporate houses.The closing ceremony was graced by Avny Lavasa, IAS, Secretary Transport, as Chief Guest, along with Aiaz Qaiser, KAS, Joint Director Tourism, Jammu, and Ishfaq Ahmed, Head Coach of Real Kashmir FC, as Guests of Honour.

Individual honours including Most Goal Scorer Prachi, Best Mid-Fielder Hari Priya, Best Coach Akash Angral, Best Defender Seema, Best Striker Tanzeel (Sonu), and Best Goalkeeper Sharma Priya were awarded to outstanding performers of the tournament.League organiser Bhisham Batra said the tournament aimed to provide girls with a professional football platform and promote women’s football in the region. The successful conclusion of the league marks a major step forward for grassroots football development in Jammu.

Your voice can reach the world: At JK Monitor, we firmly believe that every well-researched idea has the power to inspire change beyond geographical boundaries. We are delighted to share an encouraging message from one of our esteemed contributors, Dr. Rakesh Verma (J&K Forest Services). “His article, ‘When Trees Become Rights-Bearing Citizens: A Lesson from Canada for India’s Ecological Future,’ published on JK Monitor, received appreciation from La Compagnie des Papillons Bleus, the French non-profit organisation that founded and promotes the Universal Declaration of Tree Rights.”.  Read the message here
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.

— Team JK Monitor

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