DODA: In a vibrant celebration of creativity, culture and innovation, the Department of Youth Services & Sports (YS&S) Doda today organised the Inter-Zonal District-Level Viksit Bharat Cultural & Innovation Fest under the banner of Youth Festival 2025–26 at Sports Stadium Doda.

The festival brought together talented youth from various zones of the district to showcase their skills and imagination in diverse competitions, including Declamation, Story Writing, Painting, Folk Dance, Folk Song, Poetry Writing and Innovation (Science Exhibition) each event resonating with the vision of “Viksit Bharat” and highlighting the creativity, confidence and potential of India’s younger generation.

The event was graced by District Youth Services & Sports Officer, Jaffer Haider Sheikh, along with several officials and cultural enthusiasts. In his address, Jaffer Haider Sheikh commended the participants for their enthusiasm and talent, emphasizing the vital role of such platforms in nurturing innovation, artistic excellence and cultural identity among the youth.

He appreciated the dedication of the field staff, officers and officials for their meticulous coordination and spirited efforts in organizing the grand festival. A panel of experts, drawn from reputed academic and cultural institutions, evaluated the performances and identified outstanding participants who will now represent District Doda at the upcoming Divisional-Level Youth Festival.

The event not only celebrated the rich cultural diversity of the region but also reflected the department’s steadfast commitment to empowering young minds through holistic development—blending art, culture, science and innovation in the spirit of national progress.

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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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