SHOPIAN: Under the banner of Nasha Mukt Jammu Kashmir Abhiyan, the Department of Youth Services and Sports, District Shopian, organized an Inter-School District Level Girls U-19 Volleyball Tournament today. The tournament was inaugurated by DYSSO Shopian, Mohammad Ayoub Bhat. The final match was contested between HSS Imamsahib and HSS Keegam, where players demonstrated exceptional sportsmanship, discipline and competitive spirit.

A large number of students and officials witnessed the thrilling encounter. After the successful completion of the tournament, trophies were distributed among the winners and runners-up teams by the chief guest. On the occasion, DYSSO Shopian also administered the Nasha Mukt pledge to all participants and officials, encouraging youth to stay away from drug abuse and embrace a healthy lifestyle through sports and physical activities.

Alongside the district-level tournament, various sports activities were conducted across different zones of District Shopian under the ongoing awareness campaign. Zone Shopian organized a Yoga session to promote physical and mental well-being among students. Zone Imamsahib held a Volleyball match with enthusiastic participation, while Vehil Zone hosted a Girls Chess Competition to encourage indoor sports and intellectual development among young girls.

All events concluded successfully with active involvement from students, teachers and field staff.  The sports activities aimed to strengthen sports culture, fitness, discipline and awareness against drug abuse among the youth of the district.

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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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