SRINAGAR: The sports activities organised under government’s ‘My Youth My Pride’ initiative, for July month were wrapped up with outstanding performances in various sports disciplines across multiple venues in central Kashmir.

In Srinagar, the Indoor Sports Complex hosted Taekwondo events, while the Polo Ground's Hockey Astro Turf witnessed hockey competitions, with a total of 300 players participating. The badminton competition concluded at SKISC, and the basketball finals took place at the Gindun Sports Complex in Rajbagh.

In Budgam, sports activities included handball, Pencak Silat, and cycling at Playfield Magam, the Indoor Sports Hall, and Narbal Gulmarg road, respectively. These events attracted hundreds of athletes from various schools and Khelo India Centers.

In Ganderbal, the finals for judo, Thang Ta, and volleyball were held, with winners being celebrated by a large number of spectators. This concludes a successful month of special summer activities in central Kashmir.

The selection trials for the special summer Kabaddi coaching camp Phase-2 were also completed at SKISC Srinagar, with 27 players selected. The trials were conducted by the J&K Amateur Kabaddi Association in collaboration with the J&K Sports Council.

Secretary of the J&K Sports Council, Nuzhat Gull, expressed her commitment to making sports accessible to every child in J&K. She encouraged the youth to take advantage of the sports infrastructure and training opportunities provided by qualified JKSC coaches.

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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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