BARAMULLA: The Department of Youth Services & Sports today commenced the three-week Inter-District Provincial-Level Kho-Kho Competition for All Age Groups (Boys & Girls) at HSS Doabgah, sopore, with participation of more than 700 young athletes from 10 districts of Kashmir Province.

The championship is being held under the overall supervision of Director General, Youth Services & Sports, J&K, Anuradha Gupta, and organised by the Joint Director, Youth Services & Sports, Kashmir Province, with District Baramulla as the host.

The opening phase began with the Under-17 Girls category, featuring around 120 players from all 10 districts. The inaugural proceedings were marked by District Youth Services & Sports Officer, Baramulla, Mushtaq Ahmad Pampori, in the presence of the Vice Principal, HSS Doabgah, officials, coaches, team managers and participating players.

Addressing the gathering, DYSSO Baramulla encouraged the players to participate with confidence, discipline and true sporting spirit. He also appreciated HSS Doabgah, civil society members and the Auqaf Committee Doabgah for their cooperation in facilitating the championship.

In the day's matches, Baramulla defeated Anantnag by one inning and 8 points, while Bandipora defeated Kulgam by one inning and 1 point. The Under-17 Girls competition will continue for three days, followed by competitions in other age groups over the coming weeks.

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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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