SAMBA: Government Degree College Vijaypur, under the guidance of Principal Dr. Sanjeet Kour, organized a series of traditional and local sports activities coupled with a campus cleanliness drive as part of the nationwide 'Swachhata Hi Sewa' campaign. The theme for the event was "Swachhata Mein Sahbhag, Swachh Bharat Viksit Bharat."

The multi-activity event was organized by Director of Physical Education and Sports, Amit Sharma, in joint collaboration with the NSS Unit (Khidmat) and the NCORD Committee of the college. The coordination was spearheaded by NSS Program Officer Dr. Arti Sharma and Convenor, NCORD Committee Dr. Anoop Kumar Bhagat.

The event commenced with a Swachhata Pledge administered to students and faculty members, followed by an introductory briefing on the sports schedule and cleanliness objectives.

Students actively engaged in a series of traditional and local games aimed at promoting wellness and cultural heritage in traditional games Kho-Kho, Kabaddi, Pithoo / Lagori, Tug of War (Rassa-Kashi), Hopscotch (Stapoo) and Kokla chipaki. Alongside the sports matches, an intensive cleanliness drive was executed targeting the college sports ground and surrounding campus grounds.

The key eco-initiatives included Zero-Waste Commitment ensuring all event operations produced minimal environmental impact, Plastic-Free Sports Zone with complete ban on single-use plastics during game intervals and activities, Waste Segregation and Collection for systematic collection and post-event disposal of campus waste to leave playing areas spotless, Clean Sports, Clean Campus Promotion fostering community responsibility and environmental ethics among youth through sports.

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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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