DODA: The 2nd J&K UT Taekwondo Championship 2025 concluded here the other day at the Indoor Sports Hall. Organized by the Taekwondo Association of District Doda and co-organized by the Game On Foundation, the event was held under the aegis of the J&K Taekwondo Association and J&K Sports Council as part of the My Youth My Pride initiative.

The championship was led by Junaid Ali Khan (President, Taekwondo Association Doda) and Burhan Ud Din Khan (Secretary, Taekwondo Association Doda), with Game On Foundation managing technical arrangements and volunteer coordination. The closing ceremony was graced by Deputy Commissioner Harvinder Singh as the Chief Guest, and SSP, Sandeep Mehta, as Guest of Honor.

Special guests included Dr. Subuh Ahmed Shad (Tehsildar), Rajesh Kotwal (Manager, Indoor Sports Stadium Doda), and Yasir Wani (Executive Officer, MC). In his address, the DC applauded the organizers for hosting such a prestigious event in Chenab Valley and emphasized the importance of promoting sports among the youth. He also felicitated the medalists and coaches with trophies and certificates.

District Doda was declared the Overall Winner, with District Kathua as Runner-up and District Udhampur as Second Runner-up. Active Participation Awards went to Districts of Jammu, Budgam, and Poonch, while Best Sportsmanship Spirit Awards were given to Districts Samba, Reasi, and Doda. The matches were officiated by a skilled panel of referees headed by Mr. Vinod Grewal, supported by national and senior referees from across the Union Territory.

Burhan Ud Din Khan, Chairman of the Organizing Committee, expressed heartfelt thanks to. Nuzhat Gul (Secretary, J&K Sports Council) for her unwavering support in promoting Taekwondo across Jammu and Kashmir. The event concluded on a high note, with a collective commitment to encouraging sportsmanship, discipline, and excellence among the youth.

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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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