Share your story and shine at JK Monitor!š Welcome to JK Monitor, where every story matters and every achievement is celebrated! We invite you to share the remarkable journey of your life and showcase your accomplishments to the world. Join our exclusive interviews that honor exceptional individuals just like you. SRINAGAR: The three-day Asmita Pencak Silat League 2025 concluded successfully at the Indoor Stadium, Polo Ground, Srinagar. Held from July 19 to 21, the event saw the participation of over 500 female athletes from various districts across Jammu and Kashmir, marking a significant step towards empowering women through sports. Organised under the Khelo India initiative, the Asmita League aimed to promote sporting excellence, provide a platform for emerging women athletes, and foster a vibrant martial arts culture in the region.
In a symbolic and inspiring gesture, the award ceremony was conducted by the mothers of participating athletes, highlighting the vital role of women as both supporters and sources of strength in the sports ecosystem. The event also reaffirmed Kashmirās growing identity as a venue for major national and international sporting events. The J&K Sports Council will soon host the prestigious Asian Junior Pencak Silat Championship in Srinagar from September 25 to 30, 2025, with over 15 countries expected to participate.
Athletes from across India, particularly Kashmir, have expressed their excitement, stating that such events will play a crucial role in boosting sports tourism, encouraging local talent, and placing Kashmir on the global sporting map.
In a move to further promote competitive opportunities, the Pencak Silat Association of J&K will conduct selection trials for the 9th Pencak Silat Federation Cup 2025 on July 29, 2025, at the Indoor Stadium, Polo Ground, Srinagar. These trials are open to junior boys and girls, as well as senior men and women athletes across various weight categories and events.
Additionally, the Association is also organizing the Open Kashmir Pencak Silat Championship, scheduled to be held from August 7 to 8, 2025, offering another platform for athletes to showcase their skills and promote martial arts in the region.
In loving memory of Dr. Priya Ranjan: A mentor who treated me like family
I will always remember Dr. Priya Ranjan not only as the Chairman of JK Monitor, but as a mentor, guide and elder brother whose kindness profoundly shaped my life and work. Write a tribute at In Loving Memory Ā· Dr. Priya Ranjan
When he appointed me Editor-in-Chief of JK Monitor, he never treated me as an employee, but as a younger brother, offering warmth, trust, respect and invaluable guidance. I will always be grateful for his faith in me, his encouragement and the lessons he shared.
Dr. Ranjan was a rare and noble soulāhumble, compassionate, intellectually brilliant and always willing to help others. A visionary thinker, he believed in using knowledge and abilities to make a meaningful difference. His influence lives on through the people he guided, the work he inspired and the countless lives he touched.
For me, he will always be the elder brother who believed in me and guided me with affection. I will cherish his kindness and lessons forever. May his soul rest in eternal peace. He will be deeply missed and never forgotten.
(Ajmer Alam Wani)
