JAMMU: The Directorate of Sports and Physical Education, University of Jammu, today organized the Inter-Collegiate Kho-Kho (Men) Tournament 2025–26 at the Kho-Kho Ground, University of Jammu. This flagship sporting event aims to promote physical fitness, teamwork, resilience, and sportsmanship among young students. Serving as a prestigious platform for the University’s affiliated colleges, the tournament allows participants to showcase their athletic talent, strategic skills, and competitive zeal.

By encouraging enthusiastic participation and healthy competition, the event continues to inspire students to adopt an active lifestyle while fostering camaraderie, unity, and mutual respect through the traditional and culturally significant sport of Kho-Kho.

Day One Highlights:

The inaugural day of the tournament witnessed thrilling contests and an exceptional display of skills and strategy by the participating teams. Each match was marked by competitive spirit and high energy, underscoring the growing popularity of Kho-Kho among students.

Results of Day One Matches:

GDC Paloura beat GDC Reasi by 02 points.

GDC Doda beat Dogra Degree College by 14 points.

GDC Doda beat UIET Kathua by 08 points.

GDC R S Pura beat GDC Paloura by 01 points.

The tournament is conducted under the supervision of Dr. Daud Iqbal Baba, Director, Directorate of Sports and Physical Education, University of Jammu. His dedicated team has ensured the smooth conduct of the event with a strong emphasis on discipline, fair play and organizational excellence. The match was officiated by Sh. Anil Sharma, Sh. Ajay Gupta, Sh. Dheeraj Sharma, Sh. Palbinder Singh, Ms. Pooja Sharma and Sh. Gagan Kumar.

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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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