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  • Raksha Rajya Mantri to motivate young cadets at the closing ceremony of AISSNG-2026

NEW DELHI: The fourth edition of the All India Sainik Schools National Games (AISSNG)-2026 is ongoing at Sainik School Bijapur, Vijayapura, Karnataka, from November 03 to 07, 2026. Organised under the aegis of the Sainik Schools Society, Ministry of Defence, the five-day national sporting event brings together cadets from across the country to showcase their sporting talent, competitive spirit and camaraderie.

A total of 544 participants, comprising 296 male and 248 female cadets, representing 30 old and 13 New Sainik Schools, are participating in the event. The teams comprise winners from all eight zones, which participated in the zonal competitions.

The championship features Basketball (Junior Boys and Girls), Volleyball (Junior Boys), Track and Field events for Sub-Junior and Junior categories for both boys and girls, along with Debate and Quiz competitions. The track events include 100m, 200m and 400m sprints, 1500m race and 4x100m relay. Long Jump competitions were conducted for boys and girls in both Sub-Junior and Junior categories.

The five-day sporting extravaganza will culminate in the Closing Ceremony on November 07, 2026, with Raksha Rajya Mantri Shri Sanjay Seth gracing the occasion as the Chief Guest. Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Krishna Swaminathan and alumnus of Sainik School Bijapur, Shri MB Patil, Minister for Large and Medium Industries and Infrastructure Development, Karnataka, along with other distinguished dignitaries, senior officials and eminent alumni, will also be present.

With the motto, “Ajeet Hai Abheet Hai” Sainik School Bijapur has completed 63 glorious years of its distinguished service in imparting quality education and nurturing future leaders of the nation. By hosting the All India Sainik Schools National Games, the institution endeavours to uphold the highest traditions and ethos of the Sainik Schools, celebrating discipline, camaraderie, sportsmanship and excellence.

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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Your voice can reach the world: At JK Monitor, we firmly believe that every well-researched idea has the power to inspire change beyond geographical boundaries. We are delighted to share an encouraging message from one of our esteemed contributors, Dr. Rakesh Verma (J&K Forest Services). “His article, ‘When Trees Become Rights-Bearing Citizens: A Lesson from Canada for India’s Ecological Future,’ published on JK Monitor, received appreciation from La Compagnie des Papillons Bleus, the French non-profit organisation that founded and promotes the Universal Declaration of Tree Rights.”.  Read the message here