DODA: The Inter-District UT Level All Age Group (AAG) Boys and Girls Wrestling Tournament commenced today here at the Indoor Sports Stadium. The tournament is being organized under the direction of Director General, Youth Services and Sports, J&K Anuradha Gupta and under the guidance of Joint Director YSS Jammu Vinakshi Koul with the cooperation of the District Administration Doda and full support of the Jammu and Kashmir Sports Council. The event is being held under the overall supervision of District Youth Services and Sports Officer Jaffar Haider Sheikh.

The inaugural ceremony witnessed the presence of officers from the Youth Services and Sports Department, coaches and enthusiastic young wrestlers representing different districts of the Union Territory.

In his inaugural address, the DYSSO extended a warm welcome to all contingents, officials and guests. He emphasized the importance of discipline, dedication and sportsmanship, encouraging the participants by saying, ā€œYou are the youngest and most energetic players — if you remain disciplined and dedicated, you can achieve great success not only in sports but also in academics and life.ā€

The inaugural day featured a vibrant march past, oath ceremony and the official declaration of the tournament open, marking the beginning of a spirited sporting competition filled with zeal, sportsmanship and youthful energy.

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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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