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SRINAGAR: Today a team of the Legal Metrology Department headed by  Controller Majid Drabu, sealed two Petrol Pumps on Srinagar Leh National Highway near Kangan area of Ganderbal which were found operating in contravention of Law. 

In one of the cases, it was found that all the Nozzles of a Petrol Pump were delivering Petrol and Diesel in lesser quantity by about 30 ml against every 5 Litres. The quantity as shown on the display unit of Dispensing machines was not matching the actual delivery which was given to consumers.

In another similar case, another Petrol Pump was found delivering fuel to consumers in lesser quantity by about 150 ml per 5 Litres which resulted in its seizure in terms of Section 15 of Legal Metrology Act 2009. At present, two such Petrol Pumps are under seizure and further action as warranted under law will be initiated against them.

The entire inspection and the subsequent seizure was conducted in presence of the Consumers who not only lauded the action of the department but requested for further inspections of other Petrol Pumps as well so that the consumers are saved from any cheating. 

The consumers were informed that in case of any doubt with respect to the delivery of fuel by any Petrol Pump, they can check the quantity on their own by using the certified 5 Litre measure which is available with every Petrol Pump and in case a Petrol Pump refuse to do that, a complaint can be lodged with the Legal Metrology Department.

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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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