• Stresses self regulation by FBOs, ensuring quality and standard of essential commodities in City

SRINAGAR: Ahead of upcoming Eid-Ul-Adha celebrations, Deputy Commissioner (DC) Srinagar, Dr. Bilal Mohi-Ud-Din Bhat chaired a meeting with representatives of various Traders Association at Meeting Hall of the DC Office Complex here today regarding, regulation, quality and availability of food items in the district.

The meeting was among others attended by the Additional Deputy Commissioner, Mir Imtiyaz Ul Aziz; Additional Deputy Commissioner, Aadil Fareed; Assistant Commissioner Food Safety, Yamin Ul Nabi and other concerned besides, representatives of different trade Associations including Bakers Association, Butchers Association and Street Vendors Association.

At the outset, DC emphasized on ensuring best quality and hygienic food items at all Food Business establishments across the City. He urged the representatives of the trade associations to ensure self regulations at their respective food establishments by strictly adhering to the laid guidelines with regard to quality, and rates of the food items including bakery, meat, chicken, confectionary, fruits etc, particularly on upcoming Eid-Ul Adha.

Dr Bilal asked the representatives of the Trade Associations to sensitize their respective members regarding the self regulation, hygiene and to maintain quality and standard of essential commodities. He further asked them to ensure that all essential commodities are sold at Government approved rates.

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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