BARAMULLA: Youth Services and Sports, Baramulla, continued its inter-zonal district level Badminton and Table Tennis competitions alongside inter-school zonal level tournaments today, witnessing enthusiastic participation from young girls across the district. The third day of the inter-zonal event featured Under-14 and Under-17 girls’ Table Tennis matches at Indoor Stadium Khawaja Bagh, where 35 students participated in U-14 and 40 in U-17 categories.

Simultaneously, the Badminton competition reached its third day at the Bipin Rawat Indoor Stadium, also recording 35 U-14 and 40 U-17 girl participants, showcasing growing interest and talent in indoor sports among girls.

Adding to the momentum, YSS zone Pattan organized an inter-school zonal level Kho-Kho competition for U-14 and U-17 girls at BMS Tapper, with an impressive 223 participants from various government and private schools. Likewise, YSS zone Uri hosted Volleyball and Kho-Kho competitions for U-14 girls, drawing 96 participants in Kho-Kho and 60 in Volleyball, underlining the expanding reach of grassroots sports programs in remote zones.

These competitions are part of the department's continuous efforts to empower girls through sports and promote a culture of participation, fitness and discipline in educational institutions.

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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.

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