DODA:  Deputy Commissioner (DC), Harvinder Singh today inaugurated the upgraded Basketball Court at City Middle School, Doda. The upgradation work has been completed under the District Capex Budget 2025–26 at an allotted cost of Rs.15.75 lakh, with the Mechanical and Hospital Division as the executing agency.

The Deputy Commissioner Doda emphasized the importance of strengthening sports infrastructure to nurture young talent and promote a healthy sporting culture in the district. He stated that the upgraded basketball court would provide better opportunities to the youth to hone their skills and achieve excellence in sports. He also appreciated the remarkable talent of young girls from Doda, particularly in archery and cricket and encouraged them to continue striving for higher achievements.

The Department of Youth Services & Sports, Doda, on the occasion organized various sports activities including Volleyball, Basketball and Cricket under the Beti Bachao Beti Padhao campaign, aimed at promoting participation of girls in sports and their overall empowerment.

The Deputy Commissioner Doda also interacted with the students and motivated them to actively participate in sports for their physical fitness, confidence building and overall personality development.

Among those present on the occasion were the Chief Education Officer, Doda Mohd Iqbal; District Social Welfare Officer Zubair Ahmed; Executive Officer, Municipal Council Doda Yasir Wani; officers and officials of the Sports Department, the Principal of the school, teaching staff and a large number of students.

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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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