BARAMULLA: In a spirited continuation of the inter-zonal district level Taekwondo championship hosted at Subhana Stadium, Sopore, Youth Services and Sports, Baramulla, today successfully conducted the girls' competitions across the Under-14, Under-17 and Under-19 categories.

A total of 30 enthusiastic girls showcased their martial arts prowess- 07 in the Under-14 category, 16 in Under-17, and 07 in Under-19. Their energy, discipline, and sportsmanship reflected the department’s vision to uplift and empower young female athletes across the district. The event comes a day after the successful culmination of the boys' Taekwondo bouts, adding further vibrance to the ongoing district-level championship.

Meanwhile, in another corner of the district, zone Tangmarg witnessed a spectacular turnout at Govt. Degree College Tangmarg, where over 300 girls from various government and private schools participated in inter-school zonal level Kho-Kho and Volleyball competitions under the Under-14 and Under-17 categories. The fields were alive with vibrant sporting action as young athletes competed with exceptional zeal and coordination.

The sports fervour is set to continue as inter-zonal district level Wushu competitions are scheduled to commence tomorrow at the same venue in Sopore, promising yet another day of thrilling action and athletic brilliance.

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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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