BARAMULLA: The Department of Youth Services and Sports (DYSS) District Baramulla successfully kickstarted the much-awaited Inter-School Competitions with the Inter-School Zonal Level Chess Competition for Under-14 and Under-17 Boys. The competition is being organized by the office of Zonal Physical Education Officer Sopore at Subhana Stadium, Sopore.

A total of 50 student participants representing 20 educational institutions from the Sopore zone locked minds in intense chess matches, demonstrating both skill and sportsmanship. The event served as a platform to promote analytical thinking, patience, and sports culture among school children.

DYSSO Baramulla expressed immense satisfaction with the enthusiastic response and reiterated the department’s commitment to ensuring holistic development of youth through such competitive and character-building platforms.  He said the department aims to conduct a series of inter-school competitions in the coming weeks, embracing a variety of sports disciplines that align with the physical and mental well-being of students.

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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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