SHOPIAN: A District level Advisory Committee (DLAC) meeting on food safety was held today here at Mini-Secretariat under the chairmanship of Deputy Commissioner (DC) Shopian, Shishir Gupta. Member Secretary, Assistant Commissioner Food Safety briefed the chair regarding the action taken report on the previous meeting. 

A threadbare discussion was held on the importance of food safety during the meeting. DC issued directions with regard to regular conduct of inspection of food business operators including Bakery Units, Hotels and restaurants and stressed on intensifying inspections. DC further directed to ensure  that quality food is being provided to the students during the Mid-day-Meals and poshan Centers. 

Strict penal action be taken against the violations in order to put a strong deterrent against the illegal food practices. Besides, ADC, Dr. Zakir Hussain Faaz, who is also Adjudicating Officer Food Safety and Standards Act, the meeting was attended by Chief Medical Officer, Chief Agriculture Officer, Chief Horticulture Officer, Chief Animal Husbandry Officer, Assistant Director FCS&CA, CDPO and other concerned attended the meeting.

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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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