Jammu & Kashmir

Indian Army Organises Medical, Veterinary Camp in Gohallan Village, Benefits 279 People and 316 Livestock

Indian Army Organises Medical, Veterinary Camp in Gohallan Village, Benefits 279 People and 316 Livestock

Uri, July 30: As part of Operation Sadbhavna, the Indian Army on Thursday organised a comprehensive Medical and Veterinary Assistance Camp at Gohallan village in Uri, providing free healthcare services to hundreds of residents and livestock owners from remote border villages. The camp was conducted by the Bajrang Battalion, with their medical officer and a Veterinary Officer from army along with Dr. Mohd Naiem, Veterinary Assistant Surgeon, Uri and a team of medical and veterinary staff.A total of 279 patients, including 108 men, 116 women, and 55 children, received free medical consultations, medicines, and preventive healthcare guidance. Special consultations on…
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Indian Army’s “Varmul Gindo 3.0” Concludes Successfully, Celebrating Youth, Unity and Sporting Excellence

Indian Army’s “Varmul Gindo 3.0” Concludes Successfully, Celebrating Youth, Unity and Sporting Excellence

Baramulla, July 2026: The month-long Varmul Gindo 3.0, the largest sporting festival of Baramulla district, concluded on a grand note. The event was organised by the Indian Army's Dagger Division in collaboration with the Jammu & Kashmir Sports Council, the District Youth Services & Sports Department, and the Baramulla Sports Association. The General Officer Commanding (GOC), Dagger Division, graced the closing ceremony as the Chief Guest, while MLA Baramulla Javid Hassan Beigh attended as the Guest of Honour.Held under the theme "Messenger of Peace," the sports festival witnessed the participation of nearly 3,600 athletes, including both boys and girls, from…
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FDA J&K Prohibits Manufacture and Sale of  Milk Products Unit

FDA J&K Prohibits Manufacture and Sale of Milk Products Unit

Srinagar: The Food and Drugs Administration (FDA), J&K, 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.The inspection was conducted by the Food Safety Officer, Pampore. During the inspection, the premises of the unit operated by Suhail Maqbool S/o Mohammad Maqbool Sheergogri R/o Talangam, Pulwama, were 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, 2011Based on the…
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FDA J&K Prohibits Sale of Unsafe “Nirmal Fruits Products” Snack Dressing Across J&K; Orders Immediate Recall and Advises Consumers against Its Use

FDA J&K Prohibits Sale of Unsafe “Nirmal Fruits Products” Snack Dressing Across J&K; Orders Immediate Recall and Advises Consumers against Its Use

Srinagar: The Food & Drugs Administration (FDA), Jammu & Kashmir, has prohibited the sale of an unsafe batch of Snack Dressing (Sauce) marketed under the brand "Nirmal Fruits Products" throughout the Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir and has ordered its immediate withdrawal and recall from the market in the interest of public health. The action has been taken under Section 30(2)(a) read with Section 18(1)(f) of the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006, after the product was declared Unsafe and Misbranded by the National Food Laboratory (NFL), Ghaziabad.The affected product bears the following particulars, Product: Snack Dressing (Sauce), Brand:…
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FDA J&K Conducts Special Enforcement Drive on Bakery and Milk Products; 159 Inspections Conducted and 126 Food Samples Collected

FDA J&K Conducts Special Enforcement Drive on Bakery and Milk Products; 159 Inspections Conducted and 126 Food Samples Collected

Srinagar: Considering the high consumption and public importance of bakery and bakery products, the Food & Drugs Administration (FDA), J&K, conducted a special enforcement-cum-sampling drive focusing on bakery and bakery products, along with milk and milk products, to ensure their quality and compliance with the provisions of the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006. As part of the drive, food safety inspections and sampling were carried out across the districts of Srinagar, Kupwara, Budgam, Bandipora, Shopian, Kulgam, Jammu, Poonch, Rajouri, Doda, Kathua, Reasi, and Udhampur. During the drive, Food Safety Officers conducted 159 inspections of Food Business Operators (FBOs) and…
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27th Kargil Vijay Diwas Commemorated at Uri with ‘Run for Fun’, Tribute to Martyrs

27th Kargil Vijay Diwas Commemorated at Uri with ‘Run for Fun’, Tribute to Martyrs

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,…
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Echoes of Valor at Rooh-e-Hind, Keran Kargil Vijay Diwas Celebration Fills Keran with Pride, Patriotism, and Unity

Echoes of Valor at Rooh-e-Hind, Keran Kargil Vijay Diwas Celebration Fills Keran with Pride, Patriotism, and Unity

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…
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FDA J&K Conducts Special Enforcement Drive On Milk & Milk Products Across all the districts of UT . 213 Inspections Conducted; 170 Milk Samples Lifted for Quality & Safety Testing

FDA J&K Conducts Special Enforcement Drive On Milk & Milk Products Across all the districts of UT . 213 Inspections Conducted; 170 Milk Samples Lifted for Quality & Safety Testing

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…
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Sheikh Hamad- The Architect of Modern Qatar

Sheikh Hamad- The Architect of Modern Qatar

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…
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FDA J&K Conducts 148 Inspections, Lifts 99 Food Samples Across All Districts of the UT

FDA J&K Conducts 148 Inspections, Lifts 99 Food Samples Across All Districts of the UT

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…
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