SRINAGAR: The Food and Drugs Administration (FDA), has prohibited the manufacture and sale of milk and milk products at a food business unit in Talangam Pulwama after an inspection found deficiencies in hygiene and sanitation.

During the inspection, conducted by the Food Safety Officer, Pampore, the premises of the unit operated by  Suhail Maqbool S/o Mohammad Maqbool Sheergogri of Talangam, Pulwama, was found to be operating under insanitary conditions in violation of the hygiene and sanitary requirements prescribed under Schedule IV of the Food Safety and Standards (Licensing and Registration of Food Businesses) Regulations, 2011.

Based on the inspection report, the Designated Officer, Food Safety, prohibited the manufacture and sale of milk and milk products from the premises in the interest of public health. The owner of the unit has been directed not to resume operations until the required corrective measures are taken and compliance with the provisions of the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 and the Rules and Regulations made thereunder is ensured. The FDA has requested consumers to report suspected cases of unsafe or adulterated food through the Toll-Free Helpline No. 104 or by email at cfsjandk.fnd@jk.gov.in.

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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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