SRINAGAR: Softball Championship 2024-25 was today declared open at Bakshi Stadium, Srinagar, here. The event witnessed huge participation of athletes from 14 districts of J&K Union Territory. The 3-day Championship is being organised by J&K Softball Association in collaboration Jammu & Kashmir Sports Council.

The Divisional Sports Officer Kashmir, J&K Sports Council, while speaking on the occasion, highlighted the steps taken by the Jammu and Kashmir Sports Council and J&K Softball Association for development & promotion of Softball in particular and other recognised Sports in general.

Softball is a recognised and regular event in the Olympic Games and Asian Games. She said since a few years Softball sport is gaining momentum and achieving great heights in Jammu & Kashmir, besides making inroads in every nook and corner of the Union Territory. She lauded the efforts of the organisers for uplifting sports and games in Jammu & Kashmir.

Over 500 athletes and officials from 14 districts of UT J&K are participating in the championship in Sub-Junior (Boys & Girls), Junior (Boys & Girls) and Senior (Men & Women) categories. "The 3-day Championship, which is being sponsored by J&K Sports Council, will conclude on March 27, 2025.  Manager Bakshi Stadium, Srinagar, sports personalities, district unit heads, sports lovers and International Softball athletes were present in the event.

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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.

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