BHADERWAH: The Bhaderkashi Chess Association District Doda (BCADD), under the aegis of the All J&K Chess Association (AJKCA) conducted the District Doda Chess Trials 2025 here the other day. The event, held at Bhaderwah, featured competitive matches across junior and open categories including U-17, U-19 and senior divisions.

The championship was formally inaugurated by Principal of Government Higher Secondary School Chinta Som Sekhar Sharma. The trials concluded on the same day with District Development Commissioner (DDC) Harvinder Singh gracing the closing ceremony as the Chief Guest. He felicitated the winners with medals and trophies and lauded the participants for their competitive spirit.

Izma Fatima secured the first position, followed by Simriti and Virangaina in the Girls U-17 category. In U-19, Izma Fatima again clinched the top position, with Ojasvi and Simriti claiming the second and third spots respectively. In the Women’s open category, Arushi Kotwal clinched the top spot, followed by Izma Fatima and Ojasvi.

In the Boys U-17 section, Anish Kotwal claimed first place, while Vidhaan and Yonit stood second and third, while Dheeraj secured first place with Shiv and Samir taking the next two positions in both U-19 and Open Boys categories.

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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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