• Emphasizes Strict Hygiene Checks, Safe Food Practices, Promotion of Nutritious Eating Habits

POONCH: Deputy Commissioner Poonch Ashok Kumar Sharma today chaired a meeting of the District Level Advisory Committee (DLAC) on Food and Healthy Diets at the DC Office to review food safety measures and promote healthy dietary practices in the district.

During the meeting, Assistant Commissioner Food Safety Tariq Mehmood presented a detailed overview of the activities and achievements of the Food Safety Department. He highlighted numerous initiatives being implemented under programmes such as Eat Right School, Eat Right Campus, Hygiene Rating and other food safety awareness campaigns aimed at ensuring the availability of safe and hygienic food to the public.

The Deputy Commissioner appreciated the efforts of the department and stressed the need for regular inspections of all Food Business Operators (FBOs), especially those dealing with high-risk food categories. He directed the concerned officers to enforce strict adherence to hygiene and food safety standards across the district. The meeting focused on strengthening inter-departmental coordination to promote safe, nutritious and hygienic food while encouraging the public to adopt healthy eating habits.

Among others present in the meeting were Additional Deputy Commissioner Tahir Mustafa Malik; General Manager DIC Naheem Un Nissa Bhatti; Chief Medical Officer Dr. Parvaiz Ahmed Khan; Chief Agriculture Officer Jograj Salathia; DySP Headquarters Neeraj Sharma; Chief Inspector FCS&CA Mohan Lal; CDPO Haveli Abdul Aziz  and other concerned officers.

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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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