AWANTIPORA: The Islamic University of Science & Technology (IUST) bagged the Winner’s Trophy in the All India Inter-University Winter Sports Championship in Snow Skiing. The university also clinched the Runner-up Trophy in the Boys’ Category and achieved an impressive third-place finish in Ice Stock, marking a significant milestone in its sports journey. 

The felicitation ceremony was attended by Shri Satish Sharma, Honourable Sports Minister of J&K, as the Chief Guest, along with Guests of Honour, including Farooq Ahmad Shah (MLA, Gulmarg), Prof. Shakil Ahmed Romshoo (Vice Chancellor, IUST), Prof. Nilofer Khan (Vice Chancellor, KU), and Prof. Prof Ravinder Nath (Vice Chancellor, CUK).

Prof. Shakil Ahmed Romshoo emphasized that this victory reflects IUST’s dedication to promoting athletics and nurturing young talent, further strengthening Kashmir’s reputation as a premier destination for winter sports. Dr. Hilal Ahmad Rather, Assistant Director Physical Education and Sports at IUST, expressed immense pride in the athletes’ dedication and resilience and reiterated IUST’s commitment to fostering sports excellence and encouraging students to compete at national and international levels.

IUST’s athletes delivered outstanding performances in various categories. In Ice Stock, the men’s team, consisting of Abdul Moiz Qadari, Abdul Qadeer Khanday, Mohd Taif Khanday, and Mohd Azim, won gold, while Toyebah Tariq secured a silver medal in the women’s category. In Snow Skiing, Sadiya Ayjaz dominated the women’s category, winning two gold medals. Ryaan Hassan Khan secured a silver medal in Slalom, while Haadi Hassan Khan and Jamid Yaqoob won bronze medals in Slalom and G-Slalom, respectively.

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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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