ANANTNAG: In view of the upcoming holy month of Ramadan, Food Safety Department (FSD), Anantnag, conducted an intensive market checking drive across various markets in the district. The inspections aimed at ensuring the availability of safe and wholesome food to the general public while also verifying compliance with good hygienic and good manufacturing practices.

The comprehensive inspections covered Fruit and Vegetable shops, Milk Vendors, Chicken and Mutton shops, and Food Business Operators (FBOs) dealing in dates and other edible items.  During the enforcement drive, surveillance samples of dates were procured by the department for detailed analysis to ensure their quality and safety.

Additionally, the Food Safety team conducted an awareness drive for FBOs, emphasizing the importance of checking expiry/use-by dates on food labels. The Food Safety authorities have also cautioned the general public to ensure that the food products they purchase are properly labeled in accordance with the law.

Furthermore, the authorities assured that regular inspections will continue in the district to uphold the highest standards of food safety. FBOs were sternly warned to strictly comply with the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006, along with its Rules and Regulations, failing which strict action will be initiated against violators.

The Food Safety Department remains committed to safeguarding public health and ensuring that consumers have access to quality food items during the holy month of Ramadan and beyond.

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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