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KATRA: Shri Sachin Kumar Vaishya, Chief Executive Officer, Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board (SMVDSB) felicitated the sports persons of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Sports Complex for their outstanding achievements in various sporting disciplines and brought laurels to the Shrine Board.

The felicitation ceremony was held to recognize the commendable performance of the athletes who excelled in different events during the 24th J&K UT Athletics Championships, held at the Athletics Track, University of Jammu. Organized by the J&K Amateur Athletics Association under the aegis of the Athletics Federation of India, sponsored by the J&K Sports Council, the championship witnessed participation of more than 800 athletes from across the Union Territory in various age categories.

On the occasion, the CEO also felicitated the football team of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Sports Complex for emerging victorious in a football match against the team of Khelo India Centre, Udhampur organized on the occasion of National Sports Day. The winning team was presented with a trophy in recognition of its commendable performance.

While congratulating the athletes, the CEO appreciated their dedication, discipline and hard work and said that their achievements reflect the growing sporting culture being promoted at the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Sports Complex. He encouraged the sportspersons to continue striving for excellence and bring further laurels to the Shrine Board and Jammu & Kashmir at national and international levels.

The CEO also congratulated Shri Danish Sharma, Judo Coach, Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Sports Complex for earning the prestigious High-Level Technical Course for Coaches, organized jointly by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and the International Judo Federation (IJF). He lauded the achievement as a significant recognition of the coach’s professional competence and commitment towards nurturing young sporting talent.

Notably, the Shrine Board, under the Chairmanship of Shri Manoj Sinha, Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor, JK-UT, remains committed to promoting sports and nurturing young talent by providing world-class training facilities and opportunities. The Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Sports Complex is being developed as a Centre of Excellence with modern infrastructure and resources to support aspiring sportspersons in achieving success at national and international levels.

Among those present on the occasion were Shri Alok Kumar Maurya, Addl. Chief Executive Officer; Shri Satish Kumar Sharma, Jt. Chief Executive Officer; Shri Dhruv Gupta, Asstt. Chief Executive Officer; coaches, sportspersons and other Shrine Board officials.

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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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