JAMMU: Sub Divisional Administration Chowki Choura, with support from the Food Supply & Consumer Affairs Department, Legal Metrology, Food Safety and Police Department, conducted a market checking drive today. A wide range of shops—including sweet shops, dhabas, vegetable vendors, and stockists—were inspected. Multiple establishments were booked for violations such as use of unverified weighing scales, improper food storage, and non-compliance with food safety standards.

Total 11 establishments were challaned and booked under different sections of relevant act for non-conformity to rules. Expired items and rotten vegetables /fruits were destroyed on spot. The market checking team was led by SDM Chouki choura, Ankush Hans and AD Rural, Haroon Naik which includes Tehsildar CC, FSO, Inspector legal Metrology and police. The administration remains committed to protecting consumer rights and public health. Regular checks will continue, and strict action will be taken against violators.

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