BARAMULLA: The Inter-Division Union Territory Level Under-17 Boys Football Competition concluded today at the iconic Showkat Ali Stadium, Khawaja Bagh, Baramulla, with Kashmir Province emerging as the undisputed champions.

The prestigious event was organised by the Department of Youth Services and Sports J&K under the dynamic chairmanship of Anuradha Gupta, Director General YSS J&K, supervised by Mohammad Rashid Kohli, Joint Director YSS Kashmir Province, and hosted by the District Youth Services and Sports Office, Baramulla.

The much-anticipated tournament featured a thrilling five-match series between the football teams of Jammu Province and Kashmir Province. Showcasing remarkable talent, determination, and teamwork, Kashmir Province won all five encounters, asserting their dominance and sealing their place as champions.

Speaking on the sidelines, DYSSO Baramulla Zahoor Ahmad Wani expressed heartfelt gratitude to the Director General YSS J&K for granting Baramulla the honour of hosting such a high-level competition. He extended appreciation to the players, coaches, selectors, and supporting staff for their tireless efforts and encouraged the budding footballers to continue striving for excellence.

The competition also served as an important platform for talent identification, as the outstanding performers from the tournament will now represent Jammu & Kashmir at the National Level Football Championship this year.

With the successful conclusion of the boys’ event, Baramulla is set to remain in the football spotlight. The Inter-Division UT Level Under-19 Girls Football Competition is scheduled to kick off on October 2 at the same venue, promising yet another spectacle of skill, passion, and sportsmanship.

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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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