KUPWARA: To honour the valiant martyrs who made the supreme sacrifice in the line of duty, Police in Kupwara inaugurated a Casco Cricket Tournament for Girls with great enthusiasm and sportsmanship.

The tournament organized under the aegis of District Police Kupwara aims to commemorate the supreme sacrifices of police martyrs while promoting women’s participation in sports and fostering community engagement through friendly competition.

In the opening match, Halmathpora Cricket Club faced off against WCC Kupwara in an exciting contest. WCC Kupwara showcased remarkable allround performance and emerged victorious defeating their opponents by 46 runs.

Additional Superintendent of Police Kupwara Shri Syed Javaid Ahmad was the Chief Guest on the occasion. His presence inspired the participating teams, and he lauded the efforts of the players for their active role in promoting sportsmanship and honouring the martyrs’ legacy. The event witnessed enthusiastic participation and was marked by a spirit of unity, remembrance and sporting excellence.

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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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