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Karnah, August 08: The Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM) Karnah Reyaz Ahmad today conducted a spot inspection of the Kursi–Chota Road along with officials of the executing agency, PWD (R & B) and the concerned contractor to address the concerns raised by a delegation from Dildar-B regarding restoration of through connectivity. The road project, being executed under Permanent Restoration at an allotted cost of Rs.25 lakh, was reviewed on ground. During the inspection, the delegation highlighted issues at two identified spots where clearance works were required, resulting in disruption of smooth connectivity. After detailed on-spot discussions with the concerned agencies, it was…

Kupwara, 06 August 2026: A Painting Competition was organized by 4th Battalion JKAP Wayne, Kupwara under the Swachh Bharat Abhiyan to commemorate the Birth Anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. The event witnessed enthusiastic participation from various schools of the area. 17 students both boys and girls from Army Goodwill School, Wayne Kupwara participated in the competition.Students of AGS Wayne performed commendably. Fazil Shabeer and Uzair Tanveer have been rewarded for their outstanding performance. All participating students were honored with Appreciation Certificates for their effort, creativity and spirit of participation. The competition aimed to spread awareness about cleanliness, unity and nation…

Kupwara, August 6: Municipal Council Kupwara on Thursday organised a Capacity Building Programme on Solid Waste Management (SWM) Rules 2026 and their implementation at the Town Hall, Kupwara, in collaboration with Swaaha Resource Management Pvt. Ltd. The training programme was conducted by Mr. Tabrez Madani, Capacity Building Expert, Swaaha Resource Management Pvt. Ltd., along with his IEC team comprising Sr. Swachhta Executive Ms. Mubashir Gaffar and Jr. Swachhta Executive Mr. Anzar Ishaq. The programme was attended by CEO, Municipal Council Kupwara, Mr. Shahid Yousuf Bhat, besides MC Kupwara officials, field staff, sanitary supervisors, sanitation workers, drivers, outsourced staff, representatives of…

Kupwara, August 6: To promote the message of cleanliness and civic responsibility, 4 JKAP IR, Wayun, Kupwara, organised a Painting Competition under the Swachh Bharat Abhiyan on Thursday to commemorate the birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel.The programme was held under the chairmanship of Shri Ravinder Pal Singh, JKPS, SSP/Commandant, 4 JKAP IR, Wayun. Around 90 students from four local schools, including Government Middle Schools and an Army Goodwill School, enthusiastically participated in the competition. The students displayed their artistic talent through paintings based on the themes of cleanliness, hygiene, environmental protection and civic responsibility, conveying the importance of a…

Srinagar: The Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Jammu & Kashmir, conducted Inspection and sampling drive across the Union Territory to ensure compliance with the provisions of the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006. During the drive, 175 inspections were conducted across the districts of Jammu, Samba, Udhampur, Reasi, Kathua, Poonch, Rajouri, Anantnag, Kulgam, Pulwama, Bandipora, Srinagar, Ganderbal, Kupwara, Shopian and Baramulla. A total of 142 food samples were collected for laboratory analysis. These included 88 samples of prepared food, particularly meat and meat products served in restaurants and hotels, and 54 samples of sweets collected from sweet manufacturing units and…

Srinagar: Continuing its efforts to strengthen food safety surveillance and safeguard public health, the Food Safety & Drugs Administration (FDA), J&K conducted a special inspection-cum-sampling drive across the districts of Jammu, Srinagar, Kathua, Udhampur, Poonch, Rajouri, Anantnag, Kulgam, Budgam, Pulwama, Bandipora and Baramulla. The enforcement drive focused on sweets, prepared food, particularly meat and meat products, and other high-risk food commodities to verify compliance with the provisions of the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 and the regulations framed thereunder. During the drive, Food Safety Officers conducted 106 inspections of food business establishments and collected 152 food samples, comprising 66…

KUPWARA: Students of Army Goodwill School Wayne, Kupwara once again brought laurels to the school by delivering outstanding performance in the Inter AGS Quiz Competition held at Army Goodwill School Hajinar, Tangdhar on 03 August 2026. The quiz competition was organized with the aim of enhancing students knowledge about the heroes of the Kargil War and to instill a stronger spirit of patriotism and national pride among the young minds of border areas.A total of 40 students from 06 Army Goodwill Schools participated in the event. From AGS Wayne Kupwara 08 students participated divided into two groups. Group-I comprised students…