News Topic:J&K Department of Food Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs

J&K Cabinet greenlights free power scheme under PM Surya Ghar Yojana

The cabinet on Friday discussed the implementation of 200 units of free electricity for AAY families in J&K and also approved the reorganisation of the Jal Shakti Department.

J&K Govt forms panel to resolve livestock transit row with Punjab

The Jammu and Kashmir Government has constituted a three-member team of senior officers to engage with the Government of Punjab over the smooth transit of livestock.

ACB files FIR against Class-IV employee for alleged disproportionate assets

The Anti-Corruption Bureau has filed an FIR against Mohammad Shafi Rather, a Class-IV employee in the Food Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs department in Baramulla.

Labour Commissioner urges left-out e-Shram registrants to secure ration cards

Labour Commissioner has once again urged all those e-Shram registrants who do not have a ration card to get in touch with the nearest Tehsil Supply Offices.

Market checking team in Keller ensures compliance with government standards

A market checking team led by Tehsildar Keller conducted rigorous inspections across various parts of the Keller area of southern Kashmir's Shopian on Friday.

LG announces 10 kg additional subsidized ration for over 57 lakh beneficiaries in J-K

J&K’s Lieutenant Governor announced 10 kg additional ration at subsidized rates for priority households of the UT under PM’s Food Supplementation Scheme.

J-K Govt introduces consumer mediation cells for swift dispute resolution

In a significant move, the Jammu & Kashmir Government has ordered the creation of consumer mediation cells in the state and district consumer commissions.

Mutton rates fixed at Rs 650 without Offal

J&K’s Mutton Dealers Union said that there was no confusion in mutton rates as meat with Offal will be sold at Rs 600 and without Offal, it will sell at Rs 650.

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Police issue lookout notices for two POCSO accused who fled Srinagar jail

Two men accused in separate POCSO cases, Mukhtar Ahmad Gujjar and Farman Khan, have escaped from Central Jail Srinagar; police have issued lookout notices.

BJP’s Sunil Sharma slams J&K Govt over jobs, corruption; Announces Sept 2 protest

J&K Leader of Opposition Sunil Sharma has accused the government of failing on unemployment and corruption, announcing a "secretariat gherao" planned for September 2.

Article 370 abrogation has ‘fully normalised’ J&K, says Darakhshan Andrabi

J&K Waqf Board Chairperson Darakhshan Andrabi says Article 370's abrogation has normalised Kashmir, responding to US envoy Sergio Gor's remarks and Opposition criticism.

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Locals pool funds to send Jharkhand labourer home after mother’s death

Residents of Kadipora area in Anantnag district pooled money and arranged transportation for a labourer from Jharkhand after learning that his mother had died back home.