• Dispose-off items found unfit for consumption, impose fines on erring

PULWAMA: Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs (FCS&CA) department Pulwama, in collaboration with the Food Safety and Revenue departments, carried out intensive market checking drives today across various areas of the district.

These drives were conducted on the directions of the Deputy Commissioner Pulwama, Dr. Basharat Qayoom to ensure strict adherence to food safety and hygiene standards, particularly in restaurants dealing with mutton and chicken items.

Multiple departmental teams comprising concerned TSOs, Naib-Tehsildars, members of the District Enforcement Squad, and Food Safety officials inspected more than 50 restaurants across the district. The teams also ensured that essential commodities are sold strictly at government-notified rates, thereby curbing overpricing. 

During the drive, the items found unfit for consumption such as frozen Kababs, Ristas and momos were disposed-off on the spot and fines were imposed for violating food safety and hygiene norms.

In Rahmoo, several substandard and unsafe food items were seized from various hotels and destroyed on the spot to safeguard public health. Fines were imposed on the erring traders for violating food safety norms.

Proprietors were strictly directed to refrain from using banned items and to report any suppliers attempting to deliver such products, to the FCS&CA or Food Safety offices without delay.

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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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