SRINAGAR: The Pencak Silat Association of J&K is conducting selection trials for the 9th Pencak Silat Federation Cup 2025 on July 29, 2025, at the Indoor Stadium Polo Ground, Srinagar.

The trials are open to junior boys and girls who aspire to represent their state/region in the prestigious tournament. Senior men and women athletes can also participate in the available weight categories and events.  The selection trials will be held on July 29, 2025 at Indoor Stadium Polo Ground, Srinagar.

Events:
- Tanding (Match/Fighting)
- Tunggal (Single-Player Artistic)
- Ganda (Two-Player Artistic Team)
- Regu (Three-Player Artistic Team)
- solo ( single artistic)

Eligibility:
Junior Boys and Girls: should bring their date of birth certificate along with them and 2 passport size photographs too. Selected players will face the screening committee on 30th July 2025 accordingly.

All the interested players will register their names through their concern district association by or before 20th July 2025. No entry will be accepted after the deadline. The selection trials will be held under the supervision of observers from J&K Sports Council itself. For further information please contact on ‪+91 97971 94893 or email us at jksilat@gmail.com

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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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