UDHAMPUR: District Legal Services Authority Udhampur organised a celebration of International Youth Day 2025 at Indoor Hall, Subash Stadium, Udhampur. The programme was graced by Virinder Singh Bhou, Principal District and Sessions Judge/Chairman DLSA Udhampur, as the Chief Guest. The ceremony began with a bouquet presentation to the Chief Guest by Dr Smriti Sharma, Secretary DLSA Udhampur. The lighting of the lamp by the Chief Guest marked the commencement of the event.

Advocate Sanjeet Kumar, Panel Lawyer, DLSA Udhampur, extended a welcome address to the Chief Guest, guests of honour and participants. The guests of honour included Dr Smriti Sharma, Secretary DLSA Udhampur; Romesh Chander, District Youth Services and Sports Officer Udhampur; Suraj Bhan, Manager Sports Council Udhampur; Prof Shashi Kumar Sharma from Government Degree College/PG College Udhampur; and Prof Vikas Sharma from Basker Degree College Udhampur.

The kabaddi teams from these two colleges added to the excitement of the programme. The Chief Guest delivered a lecture on the significance of International Youth Day, emphasising the importance of youth empowerment and the role of young individuals in shaping society's future.

The highlight of the programme was the kabaddi match between the teams from Government Degree College/PG College Udhampur and Basker Degree College Udhampur. The match was filled with energy and sportsmanship, showcasing the talent and teamwork of the young athletes. The Chief Guest declared the results and announced the winning team.

Suraj Bhan and Romesh Chander delivered speeches highlighting the importance of youth development programmes and the need for collaborative efforts to empower the youth. The event concluded with the distribution of mementos, medals and certificates to the winning team, participants and college professors. The Chief Guest was honoured with a sapling. Dr Smriti Sharma proposed a vote of thanks, expressing gratitude to all the dignitaries, participants and organisers for their contributions to the event's success.

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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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