In loving memory of Dr. Priya Ranjan: A mentor who treated me like family
  • Issues strict hygiene advisory to stakeholders

SHOPIAN: As part of its ongoing efforts to ensure food safety and safeguard public health, the Food Safety Department, Shopian today intensified its surveillance of milk and milk products across the district. Extensive sampling of milk was carried out from various collection points, vendors and distribution channels, with samples sent to accredited laboratories for detailed analysis.

The department also launched a comprehensive awareness and sensitization campaign among milk vendors, transporters and Food Business Operators (FBOs), emphasizing the importance of maintaining hygienic handling, storage, transportation and distribution practices. Stakeholders were educated about food safety standards and the need to ensure quality and purity throughout the supply chain.

The team of food safety said that strict adherence to established food safety norms is essential to protect consumer health and maintain public confidence in dairy products. Necessary directions were issued to all stakeholders to comply with regulatory guidelines, failing which appropriate action under relevant food safety laws may be initiated.

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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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