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27th Kargil Vijay Diwas Commemorated at Uri with 'Run for Fun', Tribute to Martyrs Uri, July 26: The Indian Army commemorated the 27th Kargil Vijay Diwas at Uri on Sunday by organising a series of events to honour the valour and supreme sacrifice of the soldiers who laid down their lives during the 1999 Kargil War. As part of the celebrations, a 5-km "Run for Fun" was organised from Twin Bridge to Kaman Post. The event aimed to pay tribute to the brave soldiers of the Indian Armed Forces while inspiring the younger generation with the values of patriotism, courage,…

Kupwara July 26 : In a deeply moving tribute to the brave heroes of the Kargil War, the Indian Army organized a grand celebration of Kargil Vijay Diwas at the iconic Rooh-e-Hind in Keran. The event stood as a powerful symbol of patriotism, sacrifice, courage, and national unity, leaving an unforgettable impression on everyone who gathered to honour the nation's fallen heroes.The celebration was far more than a ceremonial observance it was an emotional expression of gratitude to the soldiers who laid down their lives to safeguard India's sovereignty. Surrounded by the majestic mountains of Keran, the atmosphere echoed with…

Srinagar: The Food & Drugs Administration (FDA), J&K, conducted a focused UT-wide special enforcement drive on milk and milk products with a view to ensuring the quality and safety of milk being sold to consumers across Jammu & Kashmir. During the drive, Food Safety teams conducted 213 inspections of retail milk vendors across various districts and lifted 170 enforcement samples of loose milk for testing of prescribed quality and safety parameters through NABL-accredited Food Testing Laboratories. The enforcement samples were lifted from different areas of Jammu, Samba, Poonch, Rajouri, Reasi, Udhampur, Kathua, Srinagar, Anantnag, Bandipora, Budgam, Ganderbal, Kupwara, Shopian, Kulgam…

Sheikh Hamad- The Architect of Modern Qatar Dr. Obaidur Rahman Nadwi Qatar's former Emir SheikhHamad Bin Khalifa Al Thani (1952-2026), known as the "Father Emir", ruled over Qatar from 1995 until his abdication in 2013. He is widely regarded as the architect of modern Qatar. Hamad was born on January 1, 1952 and passed away on July 12, 2026 at the age of 74.He did his primary and secondary schooling in Doha, Qatar, and graduated from the British Royal Military Academy Sandhurst in the United kingdom in 1971. He served as Minister of Defense, Armed Forces Commander-in-Chief and Heir Apparent…

Srinagar: The FDA, J&K conducted inspections and sampling across the Union Territory to check compliance with food safety requirements. During the drive, 148 food business establishments were inspected and 75 enforcement samples were lifted. These included Paneer (05), Spices (14), Milk (14), Edible Oil (13), Ghee (02), Prepared Food (05), Ready-to-Serve Beverages (09), Cereal Products (07), Sugar (04) and Sauces (02). In addition, 24 surveillance samples of nutritional items were lifted from ICDS Centers.Further, 06 Improvement Notices were issued to Food Business Operators (FBOs) for deviations from hygiene and sanitary requirements. Six FBOs were compounded under Section 69 of the…

Karnah, July 22: Amid prevailing inclement weather conditions, Sub-Divisional Magistrate Karnah visited the Batlan area alongwith concerned officials of PWD (R & B) , Jal Shakti, PDD , Agriculture & Revenue to take stock of the ground situation and assess the availability of essential services. During the visit, interactions were held with local residents and sought feedback regarding the functioning of essential services, including power supply, water availability, road connectivity, and other basic amenities. The public was assured that the administration is closely monitoring the situation and all necessary measures are being taken to ensure uninterrupted delivery of essential services.…

Srinagar: Continuing its efforts to ensure adherence to the provisions of the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 and applicable rules/regulations, the Food & Drugs Administration (FDA), J&K, today carried out food safety enforcement and surveillance activities across various districts of Jammu and Kashmir. A total of 121 inspections of Food Business Operators (FBOs), including 06 dairy processing units, were conducted in Jammu, Reasi, Samba, Rajouri, Kathua, Srinagar, Anantnag, Ganderbal, Bandipore, Kupwara, Baramulla and Budgam districts of the Union territory. During the drive, 70 food samples were collected for analysis. The samples included Paneer (06), Ghee (04), Prepared Foods (05),…