SRINAGAR: Continuing its intensified drive against the sale of unsafe and substandard food items, a team of Food Safety Officers, led by the Assistant Commissioner Food Safety Srinagar, conducted an inspection of a snack manufacturing unit operating from Abhanshah, HMT Srinagar.

During the inspection, the unit was found operating without a valid licence and under unsanitary conditions. Around five quintals of Namkeen snacks, including katlam and finni, were seized on the spot. Samples of the seized items were lifted for detailed analytical testing.

Subsequently, the unit was sealed immediately and prohibited from carrying out further manufacturing activities. A complaint under the relevant provisions of the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 and Rules & Regulations, 2011will be submitted before the competent court in due course of time.

Commissioner, Food and Drug Administration, Smitha Sethi, has directed all food business operators to strictly comply with the provisions of the Food Safety and Standards Act and maintain proper hygiene and licensing requirements. She warned that stringent action will be taken against violators as per the law. The department has also urged consumers to remain vigilant and report any complaints regarding food safety violations on the toll-free number 104.

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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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