BARAMULLA: The Department of Youth Services & Sports, District Baramulla, today commenced the Inter-Zonal District-Level Football Competition for Under-17 Boys at Prof. Showkat Ali Stadium, Khawaja Bagh, Baramulla, with 18 educational zonal teams participating in the championship.

The opening day witnessed five competitive encounters, with young footballers displaying impressive skill, determination and sporting spirit. Dangiwacha defeated Wagoora 3–0, Baramulla defeated Singpora Pattan 2–0, Pattan defeated Chandanwari 3–0, Sopore defeated Rohama 2–1, while Singpora Kalan defeated Baramulla 3–0.

As per the competition schedule, six matches will be played tomorrow at the same venue. Each participating team will play three matches during the competition, providing the young players with further opportunities to demonstrate their talent and competitive spirit.

Meanwhile, the Inter-Cluster District-Level Cricket Competition for Under-19 Boys also commenced in Cluster Pattan, with four educational zonal teams competing at High School Andergam, adding further excitement to the district’s sporting calendar.

The Department continues to provide young athletes with competitive platforms to hone their skills while promoting discipline, teamwork, fitness and sportsmanship among school-going 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.

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