SAMBA: The District Youth Services and Sports Office Samba today declared open the Inter Zonal District Level Cricket, Volleyball, Kabaddi and Kho-Kho Tournament for Under 14 & 17 Boys. The grand event is being held here at the iconic Rani Suchet Singh Sports Stadium under the aegis of Director General Rajinder Singh Tara. Chief Guest, Deputy Commissioner Rajesh Kumar Sharma along with guest of honour ACR, Ajay Bharti, CEO, Kewal Krishan and other distinguished officials graced the event with their presence.

The DC interacted with the participating players, encouraged them wholeheartedly, conducted the toss and motivated them to pursue sports with passion and dedication. A pledge was also taken by all to promote greater participation in games and to abstain from drugs.

The tournament, featuring a wide array of disciplines, offers a remarkable platform for budding athletes to showcase their talent and compete at the grassroots level. It aims not only to enhance physical fitness but also to instill the values of teamwork, discipline, and perseverance. The event is being meticulously supervised by DYSSO Dharmvir Singh and witnessed the enthusiastic participation of 279 players from all five zones of District Samba.

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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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