ANANTNAG: Drug Control Authorities Anantnag closed down the operation of 03 medical establishments for violation of conditions of licences and other norms. Intensive inspections were carried out in various areas of Bijbehara tehsil of District Anantnag by a team of Drug Control officers during which more-than 15 inspections were conducted and operation of 3 medical establishments was closed down for violation of various provisions of Drugs and Cosmetics Act 1940.

The establishments whose operation was closed include Vet Healthways Naibasti, Qadri Medical Store New Colony Bijbehara and Shah Medical Store New Colony Bijbehara. Earlier 20 legal and 17 informal drug samples were also lifted to ascertain their quality parameters .

Strict directions were passed to the chemists of the area to install computerized billing systems for bringing transparency in sale and purchase records. Records of Schedule H/H1 drugs were checked on spot and 02 show-cause notices issued where the discrepancy was found.

It is worthwhile to mention that the Drug Administration has adopted a zero tolerance approach in misuse of any habit forming drug and has taken many stringent measures like launching prosecutions, suspension/ Cancellation of licenses to deal with such incidents.

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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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