ANANTNAG: In continuation to intensified food safety inspections across tourist destinations, a team of Food Safety officials Anantnag today sealed M/S Lucky Palace Dhaba and two Nanwai shops at Pahalgam after it found the premises operating under severe unhygienic and unsanitary conditions. 

During the inspection, the establishments were found violating basic food safety and hygiene requirements prescribed under the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 and the rules and regulations thereunder including improper storage of food articles, lack of cleanliness in food preparation areas, poor personal hygiene of food handlers, and overall insanitary conditions posing a serious risk to public health.

Taking serious cognizance of the violations, the department initiated immediate enforcement action and sealed the premises in the interest of consumer safety and public health. Meanwhile, the Food Safety Department has reiterated its commitment towards ensuring safe and hygienic food for the public, particularly in tourist areas.

 The department has also warned all Food Business Operators to strictly comply with food safety and hygiene standards failing which stringent legal action shall be initiated. Further, the general public has been urged to report unhygienic/food fraud practices to the department for prompt action.

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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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