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KUPWARA, AUGUST 24: District Magistrate Kupwara, Shrikant Suse, today chaired a meeting of the District-Level NCORD (Narco Coordination Centre) Committee to review the anti-drug measures being implemented across the district. The meeting comprehensively assessed inter-departmental coordination in the areas of prevention, enforcement, awareness, and rehabilitation measures. At the outset, a detailed discussion was held regarding enforcement achievements, including FIRs registered under the NDPS Act by the district police (Kupwara & Handwara), attachment of properties belonging to drug peddlers, preventive detention of offenders, removal of encroachments, and destruction of illicit cannabis and poppy cultivation across the district. The DM also reviewed…

Indian Army Organises Medical and Veterinary Camp at Salamabad, Uri Under Operation Sadbhavna Uri, August 22 : As part of its continued efforts towards welfare of local population under Operation Sadbhavna, the Indian Army organised a Medical and Veterinary Assistance Camp at Salamabad, Uri on August 22, 2026. The initiative was aimed at providing free healthcare services to local residents and veterinary assistance to livestock, which remains an important source of livelihood for households in the region. The camp was conducted by the Regimental Medical Officer, Bajrang Battalion, along with Veterinary Officer 9 MFVH and Dr Mohd Naiem and Dr…

Srinagar: The Food & Drugs Administration, J&K conducted a special enforcement drive across the Union Territory to check the quality and safety of milk and milk products and ensure compliance with the prescribed food safety standards. During the drive, 198 inspections were conducted and 178 samples of milk and milk products were collected from different districts for testing of prescribed quality and safety parameters. The inspections also covered establishments dealing with milk and milk products, including checks of hygiene and sanitary conditions, handling practices, storage conditions and compliance with food safety requirements.The drive covered Anantnag, Srinagar, Ganderbal, Pulwama, Shopian, Budgam,…

Srinagar: Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), Shri Rajit Punhani, IAS, chaired an interactive session with representatives of Food Business Operators (FBOs), trade and industry associations and other stakeholders at the SKICC, Srinagar, to discuss issues relating to food safety, regulatory compliance, testing infrastructure, training and ease of doing business in Jammu & Kashmir.The interaction was attended by Shri Devesh Kumar Mahla, IPS, Director, Northern Region, FSSAI; Shri Khalid Jahangir, JKAS, Commissioner, Food & Drugs Administration, J&K; Joint Commissioner Food Safety, Deputy Commissioners Food Safety, Jammu/Kashmir and other senior officers of the Department.Representatives of…

Srrinagar: The Food and Drugs Administration department has directed all the hotels, resturants, cafes and other food business operators to display food safety boards. The Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006, the Food Safety and Standards Rules, 2011 and the Food Safety and Standards (Licensing and Registration of Food Businesses) Regulations, 2011 cast a statutory responsibility upon every Food Business Operator to ensure that food offered for sale is safe, properly represented and not misleading to consumers. Further, the FDA advisory said that Food Safety and Standards (Licensing and Registration of Food Businesses) Regulations, 2018 that in cases of restaurants a…

Handwara, August 17: Jamia Islamia Institute, Waripora Gonipora, Handwara, in collaboration with the Indian Red Cross Society (IRCS), J&K, Srinagar, organised a Drug De-Addiction and First Aid Awareness Programme today to sensitise students and the community about drug abuse and basic first-aid practices. The programme was organised with the approval and support of the Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor of J&K, Shri Manoj Sinha Ji, and was attended by members of the Jamia Islamia Managing Committee, civil society representatives, SHO Handwara and a team of doctors from GMC Handwara.Mr. G. A. Qureshi, Honorary Treasurer, IRCS J&K, highlighted the humanitarian role of the…

Srinagar, Aug 17 : Shri Rajit Punhani, IAS, Secretary to the Government of India and Chief Executive Officer, Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India, visited Food Laboratory, Kashmir. During his visit to Srinagar, to have on spot assessment about it’s functioning. During the visit CEO FSSAI took round of the various sections, including Microbiological Section, Chemical Section and HEE Sections and interacted with Technical Staff of the Laboratory. Subsequently, the CEO FSSAI Shri Rajit Punhani IAS, chaired a meeting which among others was attended by State Drug Controller J&K,…

Kupwara, 15 August : Army Goodwill School Wayne, Kupwara celebrated the 80th Independence Day with immense patriotic fervor and grandeur on 15 Aug 26. The celebration aimed at instilling patriotic values, national pride and constitutional spirit among the youth of Kupwara.The day commenced with the melodious singing of 'Vande Mataram'_ by students, followed by the Hoisting of the National Tricolour by the Chief Guest. The NCC contingent of the school presented an immaculate march past and guard of honour.The event unfolded into a vibrant cultural extravaganza featuring patriotic songs, group dances and inspiring speeches by students. The highlight of the…