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Keran Mela Brings Together Sports, Culture and Community Activities Along LoC
04
Sep
By JKDASTAK Webdesk
Jammu & Kashmir, Top Stories

Keran Mela Brings Together Sports, Culture and Community Activities Along LoC

Kupwara: The Keran Valley, located along the Line of Control (LoC) in Kupwara district of Jammu and Kashmir, is hosting the Keran Mela, a cultural and sports event organised by the Indian Army in coordination with the civil administration and local residents. The event brings together residents, youth and visitors through sporting competitions, cultural programmes and public outreach activities. It also provides an opportunity for interaction between the security forces and the local population. The Mela is being conducted over a period of more than three weeks, with participation from different parts of the Keran sector and Kupwara district. Sporting…
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Shumali Kashmir Homestay Conclave 2026 Held in Kupwara to Promote Community-Led Tourism
04
Sep
By JKDASTAK Webdesk
Business, Jammu & Kashmir, Ladakh, National, Top Stories

Shumali Kashmir Homestay Conclave 2026 Held in Kupwara to Promote Community-Led Tourism

Kupwara, 03 September 2026: The Shumali Kashmir Homestay Conclave 2026 was successfully conducted today at Roshan Mustaqbil, Kupwara, bringing together the District Administration, existing homestay owners, aspiring entrepreneurs, hospitality experts and representatives of the hotel industry to strengthen the homestay ecosystem in North Kashmir. The Conclave adopted a practical and interactive approach, with dedicated sessions on hospitality standards, guest experience, room presentation, branding, digital marketing, pricing, promotion and sustainable tourism practices. A key highlight was the sharing of best practices and real-life experiences by successful homestay owners and tourism entrepreneurs. Participants shared their entrepreneurial journeys, innovative ideas, challenges and solutions,…
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Shumali Kashmir Homestay Conclave 2026 Held in Kupwara
04
Sep
By JKDASTAK Webdesk
Business, Jammu & Kashmir, National, Top Stories

Shumali Kashmir Homestay Conclave 2026 Held in Kupwara

Kupwara, 03 September 2026: The Shumali Kashmir Homestay Conclave 2026 was conducted today at Roshan Mustaqbil, Kupwara, bringing together the District Administration, homestay owners, aspiring entrepreneurs, hospitality experts and representatives of the hotel industry to strengthen community-led tourism in North Kashmir. The Conclave adopted a practical, hands-on approach, with interactive sessions on hospitality standards, guest experience, branding, digital marketing, pricing, promotion and sustainable tourism. Successful homestay owners and tourism entrepreneurs shared their journeys, best practices, innovative ideas and lessons learnt, offering participants practical insights into running and promoting homestays. Representatives from the hotel industry highlighted evolving guest expectations and opportunities…
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Shumali Kashmir Homestay Conclave 2026 Held in Kupwara to Empower Local Communities and Accelerate Tourism Growth
04
Sep
By JKDASTAK Webdesk
Jammu & Kashmir, Top Stories

Shumali Kashmir Homestay Conclave 2026 Held in Kupwara to Empower Local Communities and Accelerate Tourism Growth

Kupwara, 03 September 2026: The Shumali Kashmir Homestay Conclave 2026 was successfully conducted today at Roshan Mustaqbil, Kupwara, bringing together the District Administration, existing homestay owners, aspiring entrepreneurs, representatives of the hotel and hospitality industry, tourism stakeholders and hospitality experts on a common platform to strengthen community-led tourism in North Kashmir.The Conclave adopted a practical, hands-on approach, moving beyond conventional discussions to provide participants with actionable insights on establishing, managing and promoting successful homestays. Practical sessions were organised on hospitality standards, guest management, room presentation, pricing, branding, digital marketing, online promotion and sustainable tourism practices.A key feature of the Conclave…
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CoF North conducts field inspections and reviews development works and strategic Road Projects in Kupwara
03
Sep
By JKDASTAK Webdesk
Jammu & Kashmir, Top Stories

CoF North conducts field inspections and reviews development works and strategic Road Projects in Kupwara

Kupwara: Conservator of Forests, North Circle Sopore, Shri Irfan Ali Shah, IFS, today undertook a comprehensive field tour of Kamraj and Kehmil Forest Divisions to review current year works, new site selections, infrastructure development, strategic projects, forest demarcation and protection measures. The Conservator was accompanied by Shri Owais Farooq Mir, DCF, DFO Kamraj; Faisal Farooq , ACF , DFO Kehmil Forest Division, Basharat Khan Range Officer Kupwara , Assistant Director Forest Protection Force Kehmil, and other concerned officers and field staff. At Kamraj Forest Division Headquarters, the Conservator reviewed the proposed site for the Biodiversity Interpretation Centre and reviewed renovation…
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Machil Valley Emerges as New Border Tourism Hub in Kupwara, Locals Hope for Jobs, Economic Growth
31
Aug
By JKDASTAK Webdesk
Jammu & Kashmir, Ladakh, National, PR, Sports, Top Stories, World

Machil Valley Emerges as New Border Tourism Hub in Kupwara, Locals Hope for Jobs, Economic Growth

Peerzada Zubair Kupwara (J&K), August 31: Machil Valley in North Kashmir’s Kupwara district is emerging as a new border tourism destination, drawing visitors with its scenic mountains, pristine landscapes and unexplored natural beauty, while locals hope the growing tourist footfall will create jobs and boost the local economy. Located close to the Line of Control, Machil has witnessed increasing tourist interest in recent times. Residents have welcomed the visitors and said tourism could open new avenues of livelihood for local families, youth, women and small businesses. The Indian Army has also taken initiatives to promote tourism in the remote border…
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TAHIR SALEEM KHAN ASSUMES CHARGE AS SSP HANDWRA
31
Aug
By JKDASTAK Webdesk
Jammu & Kashmir, Top Stories, ,

TAHIR SALEEM KHAN ASSUMES CHARGE AS SSP HANDWRA

Handwara : Tahir Saleem Khan–JKPS has assumed charge as the Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP), Police District Handwara, succeeding Shri Sahil Sarangal–IPS. On assuming charge, Tahir Saleem Khan expressed his commitment towards strengthening public safety, professional policing, community engagement and effective crime prevention, with a special focus on maintaining peace and security across the district. Police District Handwara extends a warm welcome to the new SSP and wishes him a successful tenure
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FDA J&K PROHIBITS SALE, STORAGE AND DISTRIBUTION OF 10 NON-CONFORMING GHEE BATCHES ACROSS THE UNION TERRITORY
30
Aug
By JKDASTAK Webdesk
Jammu & Kashmir, Top Stories

FDA J&K PROHIBITS SALE, STORAGE AND DISTRIBUTION OF 10 NON-CONFORMING GHEE BATCHES ACROSS THE UNION TERRITORY

Srinagar, Aug 30 : The Food & Drugs Administration (FDA), Jammu & Kashmir, has prohibited the sale, storage, distribution and display of 10 identified brands/batches of Ghee across the Union Territory after laboratory analysis found the products to be Sub-standard, Unsafe and Misbranded. The action has been taken under the provisions of the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006, following laboratory examination of samples by the Notified Food Analyst, National Food Laboratory, Ghaziabad, and the Food Testing Laboratory, Kashmir.The prohibited products include Dairy Mohan, Apna Dairy Milk, Milk Bite, Nandni, Shahi Taj, Daawat Fresh, Nand Krishna, Vandu, Dairy Milk and…
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FDA, J&K CONDUCTS 140 INSPECTIONS; 55 FOOD SAMPLES LIFTED ACROSS UT
29
Aug
By JKDASTAK Webdesk
Jammu & Kashmir, Top Stories

FDA, J&K CONDUCTS 140 INSPECTIONS; 55 FOOD SAMPLES LIFTED ACROSS UT

The Food & Drugs Administration (FDA), J&K, conducted food safety enforcement activities across various districts of the Union Territory. During the drive, 140 inspections were conducted and 55 food samples were lifted for testing of quality and safety parameters. The samples included milk and milk products, edible oils and spices, besides other food commodities.As part of the enforcement action, 17 Improvement Notices were issued to various Food Business Operators under Section 32 of the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006, and 11 cases were compounded under Section 69 of the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006, involving a total penalty…
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KUPWARA WOMEN CELEBRATED RAKSHABANDHAN WITH SOLDIERS AT PATAHIRRI GARRISSON
28
Aug
By JKDASTAK Webdesk
Jammu & Kashmir, Top Stories, , ,

KUPWARA WOMEN CELEBRATED RAKSHABANDHAN WITH SOLDIERS AT PATAHIRRI GARRISSON

Kupwara, 28 August : Local women from various villages tie "Rakhis' to jawans from Kupwara Terriers. The festival of Rakshabandhan signifies the bond of love and care between brothers and sisters was celebrated at Patahirri Garrison with great zest & fuervour on 28 Aug 25. Local women from Kupwara tied rakhis to jawans as a symbolic gesture of unconditional support, trust and affection. The jawans who are away from their families appreciated the gesture and expressed their gratitude to the women who came to celebrate this elegant festival with them. The jawans showed respect, presented gifts and vowed to stand…
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