RAMBAN: As part of its continued efforts towards youth empowerment and promotion of sports, the Indian Army organized a Girls Badminton Competition at Girls Higher Secondary School, Banihal. A total of 20 girls participated in the event, representing various schools from Banihal and adjoining areas. The competition witnessed enthusiastic participation and displayed a high level of sportsmanship and skill.

In a keenly contested final match, Ms. Ulfat Jan from Girls Higher Secondary School, Banihal, emerged as the winner, while Ms. Madiha Mushtaq from Girls High School, Tethar secured the runner-up position.

The event aimed to encourage young girls to actively participate in sports and develop qualities of self-confidence, teamwork, discipline and physical fitness. It forms part of the Indian Army’s ongoing outreach initiatives designed to strengthen the bond with the local population and to promote education, sportsmanship and women empowerment in the region.

The winners and runners-up will be felicitated with trophies, medals and certificates at the closing ceremony. The initiative received wide appreciation from school authorities, parents and residents, who commended the Indian Army for its positive contribution towards nurturing youth talent and promoting a culture of healthy competition.

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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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