• Dr Andrabi inaugurates District Penchak Silat Championship 2026 at Birla Open Minds International School Pampore 

PAMPORE: J&K Waqf Board Chairperson, Dr Syed Darakhshan Andrabi inaugurates District Penchak Silat Championship 2026 at Birla Open Minds International School Pampore today. Many students in boys and girls categories from whole of the district are participating in the Championship. Dr Andrabi kick-started the Championship and inaugurated the first level of tournaments in the school. She interacted with the participating students, the coaches and teachers.

Andrabi addressed the event and congratulated the participating young players. In her address, Dr Darakhshan said that it was pleasing to see the sports spirit among our young students which assures us of their bright future in sports sector in future.

"Young boys & girls of J&K are having great sports talent. After the Prime Minister's Khelo India mission, and it's implementation in Jammu and Kashmir, our boys and girls have excelled in different sports categories at National and International levels. The sports structure by hhas really got a big boost in J&K during the past many years under Khelo India mission", Dr Darakhshan. Waqf Chairperson appreciated the sports infrastructure of the school and peaised the school administration for developing a holistic high-tech infrastructure in the campus. 

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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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