PULWAMA: The Department of Youth Services and Sports (YSS) J&K inaugurated the Inter-District Union Territory (UT) Level Softball Tournament on Monday at the Sports Stadium, here. This tournament is seeing participation from 12 district teams which include 4 teams from the Jammu division as well. The event is part of the YSS Department’s ongoing initiative to promote softball as a growing sport in Jammu and Kashmir and to identify budding talent for future national-level competitions.

In his inaugural address, Choudhary Mohammad Qasim District Youth Services and Sports Officer Pulwama commended the young student participants for their enthusiasm and dedication to the sport. He underscored the significance of the tournament in fostering unity, sportsmanship, and excellence among athletes from across UT. He expressed his gratitude to the entire YSS Pulwama team for their flawless organization and encouraged the participants to demonstrate teamwork and fair play throughout the competition.

The tournament is being held under the leadership of the Director General of Youth Services and Sports J&K. Speaking on behalf of the department, The tournament will continue until 28th of the current month. Teams will compete in various age categories, ensuring a highly competitive environment throughout the event. The growing interest in softball across the UT is evident from the impressive participation this year, further bolstered by the ongoing efforts of the Department of Youth Services and Sports to promote lesser-known sports alongside popular ones like football and cricket.

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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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