KHOUR: Minister for Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs, IT, Transport, Youth Services & Sports, Satish Sharma, today inaugurated a state-of-the-art synthetic volleyball court at Government Higher Secondary School Datyal, Khour, marking a significant step towards strengthening the sports infrastructure in the region.

The modern facility has been developed by the Department of Youth Services and Sports at a cost of ₹20 lakh and is expected to greatly benefit the students and local youth by providing them with quality training infrastructure. Speaking on the occasion, the Minister highlighted the government’s firm commitment to promote sports at the grassroots level, ensuring equitable access to the modern facilities across the rural and far-flung areas. He emphasized that sports play a crucial role in overall development of youth by instilling discipline, teamwork and a spirit of healthy competition.

“Development of sports infrastructure in rural areas remains a key priority. Facilities like these will help in identifying and nurturing the local talent and providing them opportunities to compete at district, UT and national level,” the Minister said.

Satish Sharma also interacted with the students, sportspersons and the local residents, encouraging them to make optimum use of the newly created facility. The Minister directed the concerned  to ensure proper maintenance of the court and facilitate regular coaching and sports activities so that the facility is fully utilized. The local representatives, officers of the Youth Services & Sports Department, school staff and a large number of students and sports enthusiasts were present on the occasion. The event witnessed enthusiastic participation from the local community, reflecting the growing interest in sports in the area.

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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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