SRINAGAR: In a vibrant celebration of sporting excellence and patriotic fervour, the ChinarCorps's Counter Insurgency Force (Kilo) successfully conducted, the First edition of General BipinRawat Memorial Football Premier League – 2025, in honour of General BipinRawat, India’s first Chief of Defence Staff, an enduring symbol of leadership, courage and National pride.

The premier league was organised with the noble objective of instilling sportsmanship and discipline amongst the youth of the Kashmir through the unifying spirit of sports. The tournament brought together four top-tier teams representing Kupwara, Baramulla, Sharifabad and Awantipora, each showcasing exceptional footballing skills and teamwork throughout the competition.

The grand finale, held on 07 November 2025 at the Sher-e-Kashmir Stadium, Bandipora, witnessed an electrifying contest between BISMA FC and DAR FC with BISMA FC emerging victorious. A spirited and enthusiastic audience of over 500 filled the stands, transforming the venue into a cauldron of energy, emotion and unity.

Throughout the course of the league, players exhibited extraordinary zeal and camaraderie, reflecting the values that General BipinRawat himself epitomised. The overwhelming participation and enthusiastic turnout reaffirmed Bandipora’s reputation as the cradle of sports in the Kashmir Valley, underscoring the region’s growing enthusiasm for football as a medium of youth empowerment and social awakening towards sports.

The first edition of the General BipinRawat Memorial Football Premier League served as a bridge of goodwill and mutual respect between the Indian Army and the local populace, further strengthening the bond of trust and cooperation.

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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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