BANDIPORA: The Harvest Hitters T20 Cricket Championship kickstarted today, organized at Adnan Ground, Vattapora Bandipora, by the Bandipore Cricket Initiative in collaboration with the District Administration Bandipora and the Municipal Council Bandipora. The event witnessed enthusiastic participation from local cricket teams and sports enthusiasts, drawing wide appreciation for its unique blend of sports and social responsibility.

Assistant Commissioner Development (ACD) Bandipora, Assistant Commissioner Panchayat (ACP) Bandipora, and Chief Executive Officer, Municipal Council Bandipora, graced the occasion along with Padma Shri Awardee Faisal Ali Dar, Brand Ambassador of Swachhta Seva.

Faisal Ali Dar interacted with the young players and motivated them to channel their passion for sports toward nation-building, fitness, and cleanliness. He highlighted the importance of maintaining clean surroundings as an extension of personal discipline and teamwork learned through sports.

A notable feature of the championship was a 10-minute cleanliness drive organized before the start of the match, wherein players and volunteers collectively cleaned the venue, reinforcing the message of ā€œPlay Clean, Live Clean.ā€

The organizers of the tournament expressed gratitude to the District Administration and Municipal Council Bandipora for their support in organizing the event. They said that such initiatives not only nurture sports talent but also promote the ideals of the Swachh Bharat Abhiyan and community participation among the youth.

The event concluded with a renewed pledge from players and officials alike to promote cleanliness and fitness as integral parts of everyday life, echoing the vision of a cleaner, greener, and healthier Bandipora.

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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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