ANANTNAG: Food Safety department Anantnag today seized 150 Kgs of suspected dates and procured various samples of dates for detailed analysis from NABL Accredited Laboratory. The dates were seized during a joint market inspection conducted in different markets of the district by a team comprising officials from Food Safety Department, Anantnag, FCS&CA, and Legal Metrology Department Anantnag in view of the holy month of Ramadan.

During the inspection, 06 petty FBOs found violating different provisions of Food Safety & Standards Act, 2006 were recommended for compounding under Section 69 of Food Safety & Standards Act, 2006. The comprehensive inspections targeted establishments dealing with sale/trade of dates, fresh fruit and vegetables and other edible stores with a focus on checking availability of safe and wholesome food to general public as per the mandate of Food Safety & Standards Act, 2006/ Regulations thereunder and enforcing price and weight controls for the benefit of consumers.

Meanwhile, the inspection team cautioned the general public regarding the purchase of food items which are not properly labelled as per law. Furthermore, authorities assured that regular inspections will continue in the district to ensure availability of quality food items, curb malpractices, ensure fair pricing and protect consumer interests.

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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.

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