BHADERWAH: A five-day Inter-School Zonal Level Tournament for U-14 and U-17 Boys and Girls commenced today at Government Higher Secondary School Bhaderwah. The sports event is being held under the guidance of Director General Youth Services & Sports Anuradha Gupta and the supervision of District Youth Services and Sports Officer Jaffer Haider Sheikh.

Additional Deputy Commissioner Sunil Kumar Butyal was the Chief Guest at the opening ceremony. He declared the tournament open in presence of the Principal Dr Kalish Kumar, Lecturer Muddasar Ahmed and NCC officer Commissioned Arif Rana and the other staff members of the host school, besides officials from DYSSO.

 Addressing the students, the ADC emphasized that physical fitness is very important as it makes a person strong, active and able to move confidently everywhere. He advised students to maintain a balance between sports and studies. He further highlighted the importance of mental strength, positive thinking and developing different skills in life. Referring to the teachings of Mahatma Gandhi, he said that every person should try to learn useful skills.

Around 500 Boys and Girls drawn from different government and private schools of Zone Bhaderwah are participating in the Inter School Zonal Level tournament, featuring contests in the disciplines of Kho Kho, Kabaddi, Volleyball, Badminton, Chess, Athletics, Carrom, Wrestling, Rifle Shooting, Tennis Ball Cricket, Football and Cricket. The matches are being officiated by a Technical Committee comprising PEMs, PETs and REKs.

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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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