SRINAGAR  Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Premier League Cricket Tournament kick started at Dangerpora Padgampora in Pulwama today. The League is being organised by Jammu & Kashmir Development Foundation. Dr Syed Darakhshan Andrabi, Chairperson of the J&K Waqf Board inaugurated the League in presence of the Chairman of the Foundation Bilal Parray, Superintendent of Police Awantipora Raashid Ahmad, Magistrate Awantipora Shakeel Ahmad & Assistant Commandment CRPF Vinay Kumar and others. Numerous eminent cricket clubs & teams of J&K are participating in the League.

Dr Andrabi congratulated the organisers for this league and said that it will boost the sports spirit of our talented young sports stars. "During the past few years, Khelo India mission of the Prime Minister transformed sports sector in whole of India including Jammu & Kashmir. During these years our stars have made remarkable presence at national as well as at international sports events", said Dr Andrabi.

She said it was also inspiring to see this league being organised in the name of the great icon of modern India APJ Abdul Kalam. Dr Andrabi said that the peaceful atmosphere in J&K has boosted the sports activities in all spheres of life with new infrastructure for sports coming in at a  huge pace. She said that we have a very bright future ahead in all sports categories. Bilal Parray the organiser of the League thanked Dr Andrabi, the local administration and the participating teams for making this event a grand 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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