• ADDC urges players to play with passion and sportsmanship

KATHUA: The Department of Youth Services and Sports Kathua today organized a grand inaugural ceremony to kick off the Inter-District Division Level Kho-Kho Tournament for All Age Group Girls here at the Sports Stadium. The event commenced with great enthusiasm and sportsmanship spirit, bringing together teams from across the districts of the Jammu Division to compete for top honours.

Additional District Development Commissioner (ADDC) Surinder Mohan Sharma was the Chief Guest, while District Project Officer, Kavita Kumar was the Guest of Honour. Declaring the tournament open, the ADDC extended best wishes to all participating teams and encouraged them to play the game with full dedication and fair spirit. He remarked that ā€œa sportsperson is exceptionally different from others because sports build both physical strength and mental resilience,ā€ adding that ā€œwinning or losing doesn’t matter, what matters is to play the game well and with true spirit.ā€

Earlier, District Youth Services and Sports Officer (DYSSO) Sunil Singh Sambyal, welcomed the guests, participants and officials. He briefed about the achievements and ongoing initiatives of the department aimed at promoting sports culture and nurturing young talent across the district. The tournament will witness spirited matches over the coming days, culminating in a grand finale where the best-performing teams will be felicitated.

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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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