RAMBAN:  To check the safety and quality of food served to the Shri Amarnath Yatra pilgrims, the Designated Officer Food Safety Ramban, Dev Dutt Sharma along with block Food Safety Officer  Balbeer Singh, MFTV Analyst  Haseeb Javid  today conducted a thorough inspection of langars at Yatri Niwas Base Camp Chanderkote.

During the inspection, the Food Safety Officer checked the hygiene and sanitation conditions of the langars.  The team inquired about the   medical checkup of food handlers and stressed on them to wear proper uniforms and gloves. They collected and tested 40 Food samples through MFTV (MOBILE Food testing van) and all samples were found to confirm the standard under FSSR.

Additionally, the Food Safety Officer conducted training sessions for the Sevadars (volunteers) on proper food handling, preparation, and serving practices to prevent food contamination and ensure food safety. The inspection and training aimed to ensure safe and wholesome food to the pilgrims.

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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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