JAMMU: The Government today informed the house that an amount of over Rs. 137 crore has been released for upgradation of sports infrastructure across Jammu and Kashmir during 2025-26. Besides, an amount of over Rs. 2.57 crore has been released for upgrading sports infrastructure in  Samba district alone during the current financial year.

This information was given by Minister for Youth Services and Sports Satish Sharma while replying to a question raised by Chander Parkash Ganga. The Minister further said that an amount of Rs.150 crore has been approved   under the Capex budget for sports sector and related activities  in Jammu and Kashmir, of which, Rs. 56.57 crore stand expended upto December 2025.    

The Minister also informed that the activities undertaken in Vijaypur constituency included development of Playfield at Katwalta Purmandal, Chain Link Fencing around Synthetic Handball Court at Government HS Tarore Bari Brahmana, Playground at Rahya Morh Panchayat Halqa Patti near Railway Crossing Vijaypur, Sports Stadium at Birpur Vijaypur and Kick Boxing Ring at Panchayat Bagla Rahya Vijaypur.  

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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.

— Team JK Monitor

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