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04

Aug

By JKDASTAK Webdesk

Jammu & Kashmir, Top Stories

FDA, J&K Conducts 106 Inspections across the UT; 152 Food Samples Collected During Special Enforcement Drive

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…

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03

Aug

By JKDASTAK Webdesk

Jammu & Kashmir, National, Top Stories, World

Shaurya Gatha Complex, Sadhna Top Emerge as Major Tourist Attractions Along LoC; Visitors Laud Indian Army’s Initiative

Shaurya Gatha Complex, Sadhna Top Emerge as Major Tourist Attractions Along LoC; Visitors Laud Indian Army's Initiative Peerzada Zubair Tangdhar (Kupwara), Aug 3 : The Shaurya Gatha Complex and Sadhna Cafe at Sadhna Top, located at an altitude of nearly 10,500 feet along the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir's Kupwara district, are fast emerging as major tourist attractions, drawing visitors with their unique blend of military history, Pahari cultural heritage and breathtaking Himalayan landscapes. Inaugurated by Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on May 14, 2026, the Shaurya Gatha Complex houses the Shaurya Gatha War Museum, a grand War…

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03

Aug

By JKDASTAK Webdesk

Jammu & Kashmir, Top Stories

STUDENTS OF AGS WAYNE, KUPWARA SHINE IN INTER AGS QUIZ COMPETITION AT HAJINAR, TANGDHAR

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…

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02

Aug

By JKDASTAK Webdesk

Jammu & Kashmir, Top Stories

MLA Shangus Ang East Hails FRA Notification of Govt; Comes Down Heavily on Officials Over Tribal Harassment

Anantnag, Aug. 1: MLA Shangus Anantnag East, Advocate Reyaz Ahmad Khan, has welcomed the Government's notification operationalising the provisions of the Forest Rights Act (FRA), 2006, describing it as a landmark decision that will safeguard the constitutional and legal rights of Gujjar, Bakerwal and other forest-dwelling communities. In a statement issued here, Khan said the notification has brought much-needed clarity by directing that no demarcation, eviction or displacement of eligible forest dwellers can be undertaken without strictly adhering to the procedure prescribed under the Forest Rights Act, 2006. He said the decision vindicates the concerns raised by him over the…

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01

Aug

By JKDASTAK Webdesk

Jammu & Kashmir, Top Stories

COMPENSATION OF OVER RS. 30 LAKH DISBURSED TO LABOURERS IN KUPWARA UNDER EMPLOYEES’ COMPENSATION ACT

Kupwara, 01 August : The Deputy Commissioner, Kupwara,Shrikant Suse today disbursed labour compensation to applicants in two separate cases under Section 4 of the Employees' Compensation Act, reaffirming the district administration's commitment to the welfare and rights of workers. The compensation cheques were presented to the Deputy Commissioner by the Assistant Labour Commissioner, Kupwara,Rahil Amin(JKAS) and were subsequently disbursed to the concerned applicants.In the first case, a compensation amount of Rs. 15,37,704 (Rupees Fifteen Lakh Thirty-Seven Thousand Seven Hundred and Four only) was disbursed to the applicant. In the second case, a compensation amount of Rs. 15,28,875 (Rupees Fifteen Lakh…

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01

Aug

By JKDASTAK Webdesk

Jammu & Kashmir, Top Stories

SDM Karnah Reviews Flood Resilience Measures at Hajinarh

Karnah, August 01: Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM) Karnah, conducted an on-spot inspection of the Nallah at Hajinarh along with Tehsildar Karnah and officials of Irrigation & Flood Control Department to assess the requirement of flood protection measures. During the visit, locals apprised the administration about damages caused during recent rains and highlighted the need for flood protection works, improvement of the existing culvert, and strict action against illegal mining activities affecting the natural course of the Nallah. Taking immediate cognizance, the SDM directed the concerned department to prepare a DPR and detailed estimate for the required flood protection works on priority.…

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31

Jul

By JKDASTAK Webdesk

Jammu & Kashmir, Top Stories

DDC Kupwara reviews progress under District CAPEX Budget 2026-27, stresses timely completion of works and strengthened rural sanitation

KUPWARA, JULY 31: District Development Commissioner (DDC) Kupwara, Shrikant Suse, today chaired a comprehensive review meeting of the officers concerned to assess the progress of developmental works being executed under the District CAPEX Budget 2026-27 and review the implementation of sanitation initiatives across the district.During the meeting, the DDC conducted a detailed block-wise review of the ongoing works and directed all executing agencies to accelerate the pace of execution to ensure timely completion of projects within the stipulated timeframe. He emphasized that all works must be executed in strict adherence to the prescribed quality standards and called for regular field…

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31

Jul

By JKDASTAK Webdesk

Jammu & Kashmir, Top Stories

FDA Takes Enforcement Action Against Unsafe Ghee and Misbranded Frozen Meat

The Food & Drugs Administration (FDA), J&K has initiated enforcement action following the declaration of four Ghee samples of different brands, namely Dairy Mohan, Apna Dairy Milk, Sahi Taj, and Milk Bite, as Unsafe by the National Food Laboratory, Ghaziabad. Based on the laboratory reports, the Designated Officer, Food Safety, Anantnag, seized 1,250 litres of Ghee belonging to the affected batch numbers, valued at approximately ₹4.88 lakh, and issued a Prohibition Order under the provisions of the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006. The sale and distribution of the affected batches have also been prohibited under Section 36(3)(b) read with…

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31

Jul

By JKDASTAK Webdesk

Jammu & Kashmir, Top Stories

Bridging the Digital Divide: Kupwara Administration Takes Governance to the Last Mile with CSC at Seemari Border Village

Kupwara July 31 :In a significant step towards ensuring inclusive governance and extending digital services to the remotest areas, the District Administration Kupwara today established a Common Service Centre (CSC) at Seemari Village of Sub-Division Karnah, a strategically located border village covered under the Vibrant Village Programme Phase-II . The initiative reflects the commitment of the District Administration towards proactive governance, digital inclusion, and last-mile delivery of public services, enabling residents of the far-flung border areas to access essential government services closer to their homes. The CSC will facilitate various online services, including government service delivery, banking facilities, e-KYC services,…

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30

Jul

By JKDASTAK Webdesk

Jammu & Kashmir, Top Stories

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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