In loving memory of Dr. Priya Ranjan: A mentor who treated me like family

JAMMU: On the directions of Director-General FCS&CA Jammu Rajesh Kumar Shavan, a meeting was held today under the supervision of Joint Director Meenakshi Vaid, with representatives from the Mill Products Association to review adherence to food quality standards and measures to prevent adulteration during the ongoing festive season.

During the meeting, the representatives from the Mill Products Association were sensitized to the importance of maintaining the quality and purity of food products, particularly during the festive season when consumer demand increases. They were advised to strictly adhere to the prescribed quality standards and ensure that no adulterated or substandard food products are supplied to consumers.

The Joint Director stressed that public health and consumer safety must remain the top priority and urged the association members to maintain transparency in their operations and ensure that food products supplied to the market meet the prescribed standards. The members were further advised to exercise due diligence in procurement, processing and distribution to prevent any instance of adulteration.

The Department reiterated its commitment to safeguarding consumer interests and ensuring the availability of safe and quality food products in the market. It was also emphasized that strict action shall be taken against any violation detected during inspections in accordance with the applicable laws and rules.

The meeting was attended by Deputy Director F&R Sham Lal Abrol, Deputy Director Planning Jyoti along with other senior officers and officials of the Department. The FCS&CA Department appealed to all stakeholders to cooperate with the department in ensuring the supply of safe, hygienic and quality food products to the public, especially during the festive season.

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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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