SRINAGAR: In its aim to promote physical fitness and healthy competition, SP College Srinagar today organized a Road Race for men & women from Nishat Garden to Duck Park along the foreshore Road on the bright morning. The event, flagged-off by the Principal of the college, Dr. Bashir Ahmad Sheikh, witnessed an impressive turnout of students, faculty, and staff members.

Student participants displayed their strength and endurance throughout the race and marked their presence in the celebration of athleticism, camaraderie and healthy competition. Abdul Hanan from 2nd semester won the Annual College Road Race (Men) 2025 while Suhail Farooq from 4th semester and Hanan Fayaz from 2nd semester clinched the second and third positions respectively.

In Women's category Maheen clinched first position while Sadia Hassan from and Shabana Maqbool from got second and third positions respectively. A felicitation ceremony was observed after the completion of the race in Duck Park Srinagar. In his message, Principal of the institution highlighted the importance of sports in one's life and the facilities provided by the college for the accomplishment of students' endeavors. He emphasized the significance of sports and physical activities in fostering holistic development among students.

He applauded the efforts of the Department of Physical Education and sports for organizing such an exhilarating event and encouraged everyone to actively engage in sports for a balanced lifestyle. All the participants were awarded with the certificates of Merit/Participation. Top 10 athletes were specially felicitated with medals and the first three toppers with the trophies and a cash prize of Rs. 2000, Rs.1500 and Rs.1000 respectively.

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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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