In loving memory of Dr. Priya Ranjan: A mentor who treated me like family

SRINAGAR: Continuing its efforts to strengthen food safety surveillance and safeguard public health, the Food Safety & Drugs Administration (FDA), J&K conducted a special inspection-cum-sampling drive across the districts of J&K.

The enforcement drive focused on sweets, prepared food, particularly meat and meat products, and other high-risk food commodities to verify compliance with the provisions of the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 and the regulations framed thereunder.

During the drive, Food Safety Officers conducted 106 inspections of food business establishments and collected 152 food samples, comprising 66 samples of sweets, 71 samples of prepared food, mainly meat and meat products, and 15 samples of other food commodities.

The samples have been forwarded to NABL-accredited food testing laboratories for analysis to ascertain their conformity with the prescribed food safety standards. Food Business Operators have been advised to comply with the food safety and hygiene requirements prescribed under the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006, and maintain the standards of sanitation and quality.

It is pertinent to mention that the  FDA  has recently prohibited certain affected batches of Ghee, Tea and Sauce. The general public is being requested to remain vigilant and report the sale or availability of such affected batches, or any suspected case of unsafe, adulterated or misbranded food, through the Toll-Free Helpline 104 or by email at cfsjandk.fnd@jk.gov.in.

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
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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