SAMBA: Annual Dangal Held at Village Sanoora, Rajpura Draws Massive Crowd. The Dangal Committee Sanoora successfully organized its annual wrestling competition (Dangal) at Village Sanoora, Rajpura, drawing enthusiastic participation and widespread public interest from across Jammu & Kashmir, Punjab, and Haryana.

The event was formally inaugurated by Dr. Devinder Kumar Manyal, Hon’ble MLA Ramgarh and Former Minister for Health and Medical Education, Jammu & Kashmir, who graced the occasion as Chief Guest. Former MLA Hiranagar Kuldeep Kumar and Asha Rani, DDC Member Rajpura, attended the event as Guests of Honour. The Dangal featured prominent wrestlers from three states, showcasing high-caliber bouts that kept the audience thoroughly engaged throughout the day.

Distinguished personalities who attended the event included Parmjeet alias Pammy Baba, Monu Jamwal (President, Bainglar), Kulbhushan Singh (District Vice President), Rajesh Singh (Mandal Vice President), Pritam Chand (Mandal General Secretary), Tanter Singh, Parshotam Singh, Yash Pal, Ganesh Verma and Kamal Verma. 

The event celebrated the rich cultural heritage and traditional sport of wrestling in the region. The Dangal Committee expressed its heartfelt gratitude to all dignitaries, participants, and the local community for their unwavering support in making the event a resounding success.

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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.

— Team JK Monitor

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