BANDIPORA: The Tennis Ball Cricket Championship 2025 was today inaugurated at Government NM Higher Secondary School Kaloosa, Bandipora by the Additional Deputy Commissioner (ADC) Bandipora, Zaffar Husson Shawal.

The inaugural ceremony was attended by Deputy Education Officer Bandipora, Principal Government NM Higher Secondary School Kaloosa, Member Bandipora Advisory Board, besides Padma Shri Awardee and Brand Ambassador of Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan, Faisal Ali Dar.

The championship is being organized under the banner of Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan and My Youth My Pride initiatives by the district Bandipora Tennis Ball Cricket Association, affiliated with the J&K Tennis Ball Cricket Association. A total of 16 teams from across the district, representing schools and clubs in sub-junior, junior, and senior categories, are participating in the tournament.

Speaking on the occasion, ADC highlighted the importance of sports in channelizing the energy of youth towards constructive activities. He said cricket, being one of the most popular sports in the country, offers wide opportunities for talent and growth.

He further underlined that tennis ball cricket provides a dynamic and time-efficient platform for youth to engage meaningfully in sports, while promoting discipline and teamwork.

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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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