JAMMU: A meeting of the Committee on Petitions held here today under the Chairmanship of MLA, Pirzada Farooq  Shah to review the petitions referred to the Committee. Legislators, Salman Sagar, Mushtaq Guroo and Vijay Kumar were also present in the meeting.

Threadbare discussions were held on various issues related to widespread adulteration of essential food commodities within Jammu & Kashmir besides encroachment and illegal distribution of land in Khimber, Tehsil Hazratbal, Srinagar and action being taken by the concerned authorities as highlighted in the petition.

The Chairman highlighted the objectives of the Committee and sought cooperation from the concerned departments to discuss and resolve all pending issues through petitions lying before the Committee on priority basis.

The concerned officers from Food Safety and Revenue departments briefed the Committee about the present status and action taken by the authorities on the  petition.

The Committee directed the concerned officers to take stringent action against those involving in adulteration in essential food commodities in Jammu and Kashmir.

The Committee also sought detailed report regarding various aspects of petitions for scrutiny by the Committee so that the required steps could be taken accordingly.

The Members of the Committee gave their valuable suggestions and stressed resolution of the public interest issues transparently and effectively by the Committee.

Among others, ADC, Srinagar; ADC, Baramulla; SDM-E Srinagar; Joint Commissioner, Food Safety J&K besides other senior officers and officials of concerned departments and Assembly Secretariat attended the meeting.

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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