FDA J&K Intensifies Enforcement Against Misbranding and Labelling Violations in Meat & Meat Products

  Srinagar, Sep 03 : The Food & Drugs Administration, Jammu & Kashmir, has intensified enforcement activities across the Union Territory, with special focus on compliance with prescribed labelling requirements for meat and meat products. A team headed by the Deputy Commissioner Food Safety, Kashmir, inspected various establishments, including Hospital Canteen, Kupwara, was found violating…

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

    Peerzada Zubair    Kupwara (J&K), August 30 : 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…

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TAHIR SALEEM KHAN ASSUMES CHARGE AS SSP HANDWARA

HANDWARA, AUGUST :  Shri 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, Shri 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…

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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…

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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….

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DC Kupwara Chairs District Level Committee Meeting on National Rabies Control Programme (NRCP) and SPCA

Directs Launch of Anti-Rabies Vaccination Camps, Awareness Drives in Schools   Kupwara, August 27: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Kupwara, Shrikant Suse today chaired a meeting of the District Level Committee constituted under the National Rabies Control Programme (NRCP). eviewed matters pertaining to the Society during the same meeting.   The meeting was attended by Chief Medical…

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Food Safety Regulations to Be Strictly Implemented in All J&K Schools. FDA J&K Writes to Directors of School Education

      Srinagar, Aug 27: The Food & Drugs Administration (FDA), Jammu & Kashmir, has called for strict and effective implementation of the Food Safety and Standards (Safe Food and Balanced Diets for Children in School) Regulations, 2020 in all Government and private schools across Jammu & Kashmir.   In a communication addressed to…

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Rafiabad Cricket Tournament Begins at Dangiwacha Stadium; Finalists to Qualify for Kilo North Cricket Tournament

Baramulla: The Rafiabad Cricket Tournament commenced with enthusiasm at Dangiwacha Stadium on Tuesday, bringing together local youth, sports enthusiasts and members of civil society in a celebration of sportsmanship, youth engagement and community participation. The tournament is being organised by Dangiwacha Camp of 32 Rashtriya Rifles (RR) under the aegis of Headquarters 7 Sector RR….

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