BANDIPORA: The Deputy Commissioner (DC) Bandipora, Manzoor Ahmad Qadri along with Senior Superintendent of Police, Harmeet Singh Mehta on Friday kick-started the Inter-district UT Level Rugby Competitions at SK Stadium Bandipora organized by department of Youth Services and Sports Bandipora. 

Athletes from seven districts of J&K UT, including Jammu, Baramulla, Pulwama, Budgam, Srinagar, Kupwara, and Bandipora, are participating in the competition. A total of 480 players are taking part including 216 girls and 264 boys representing their respective districts. 

The event features 40 teams across all three categories, underscoring the presence of a broad and skilled bunch of competitors within the region. Speaking on the occasion, the DC expressed great pleasure in noting that the sports infrastructure in Bandipora district has been developed to such an extent that it is now capable of hosting the UT-level championship. 

He said that further efforts are needed for infrastructure development and assured full support from the district administration. While interacting with the players, M.A Qadri expressed satisfaction with the youth of Bandipora excelling in sports, noting that they have demonstrated their talent at various UT, national, and even international platforms.

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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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