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  • Nominate printers brings certified food-grade packaging solutions to Kashmir’s bakery and food industry

SRINAGAR: A new chapter in Kashmir’s bakery and food business industry was marked with the grand inauguration of Nominate Printers, a leading packaging material hub, at Ganderpora Eidgah, Srinagar. The ribbon-cutting ceremony was led by President of Kashmir Bakery and Confectioners Association (KBCA) Shahid Hussain Mir, along with several distinguished personalities from the bakery and food business sector.

Prominent attendees included KBCA General Secretary Bilal Ahmad Khan, Chief Advisor Atta Mohammad and a number of local business representatives and community members. The event witnessed an enthusiastic gathering, reflecting the importance of packaging in the ever-expanding bakery and food service sector of Kashmir. Speaking at the occasion, KBCA President Shahid Hussain Mir lauded the establishment of the new hub, describing it as a much-needed step for the bakery and confectionery industry in the Valley.

“The bakery sector of Kashmir is growing rapidly and packaging plays a vital role in maintaining quality, hygiene and presentation. Nominate Printers will provide our businesses with modern, reliable and certified packaging solutions. This initiative will not only help bakery owners but also restaurants, cafeterias and fast-food operators in offering their products in safe and appealing packaging,” Mir said.

Expressing his gratitude on the occasion, Owner Showkat Shah said “For more than two decades, Nominate Printers has been committed to delivering the best quality packaging materials to food business operators across Kashmir. We ensure that every product we supply is of international standard, food-grade and certified by the government. Our aim is to help bakery outlets, restaurants and fast-food operators maintain world-class standards in packaging, which adds value to their products and ensures safety for customers.”

Nominate Printers, has been working in the market for the last 25 years and has earned a reputation as a trusted name in packaging. The company deals in a wide range of food-grade, government-certified packaging materials suitable for bakeries, restaurants, cafeterias  and fast-food outlets. The inauguration of Nominate Printers was hailed by participants as a significant milestone for Kashmir’s food and bakery industry, as it strengthens local businesses with access to quality and certified packaging materials at their doorstep.

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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