GANDERBAL: The Department of Youth Services and Sports (DYSS),  Ganderbal today conducted inter-school zonal level Volleyball and Kho-Kho competitions in various zones across the district. Zone Kangan organized a Volleyball competition for boys under 19 years at the Zonal Office Ground, Kijpara Kangan. Numerous High School and Higher Secondary Schools participated, with BHSS Manigam and BHSS Chattergul reaching the finals. In a thrilling match, BHSS Manigam emerged victorious against BHSS Chattergul. Senior officials felicitated both teams with trophies at the end.

Zone Tullamulla hosted a Volleyball competition for boys under 17 years at BHSS Kurhama, with 68 student players from various educational institutions participating. Semi-final and final matches will be conducted tomorrow on the second day of the competition.

Similarly, inter-school zonal level Kho-Kho competition for girls under 17 years was held at BHSS Hariganiwan. Various educational institutions took part, and in the finals, HS Hayan defeated BHSS Hariganiwan in a closely contested match. Senior officials felicitated both teams with trophies during the presentation ceremony.

YSS Ganderbal is immensely proud of the enthusiasm and sportsmanship displayed by all the participants. These competitions are not just about winning but also about fostering teamwork, discipline, and resilience among our youth. The department looks forward to conduct more such events that contribute to the holistic development of our students.

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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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