News Topic:J&K Department of Food Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs
Kashmir
Authorities seal 117 mutton shops within a fortnight in Srinagar
To control the price of mutton, authorities have sealed over 117 mutton shops for the past two weeks in Kashmir's capital city Srinagar.
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J&K
J-K commences distribution of free foodgrains amongst AAY, priority households
In an important move aimed at ensuring food security, the Government of India has announced the distribution of foodgrains, free of cost to NFSA beneficiaries.
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Health
Concern: Alarming use of harmful colouring agents in food items
Scores of cases are getting reported every day in Kashmir where people face food poisoning after consumption of Wazwaan or other food items.
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Kashmir
Shortage hits Valley’s ration depots
People in various areas of the valley complained of shortage in ration depots, with weaker sections finding it difficult to procure essentials like rice, flour and sugar.
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Kashmir
Ahead of Eid, govt fixes rates for sacrificial livestock in Kashmir
The Government of Jammu and Kashmir on Monday fixed the rates for sacrificial livestock in the Kashmir Valley ahead of Eid-ul-Adha.
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Kashmir
This Ramadhan, Kashmir consumes watermelons worth ₹5 Crore a day
In the ensuing month of Ramadhan, Kashmir is consuming at least 100 trucks of watermelon per day at the cost of Rs 5 crore.
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Kashmir
Rates for sacrificial animals up by Rs 50 in Valley
The government on Thursday fixed the rates of sacrificial livestock in Kashmir ahead of this year’s Eid-ul-Adha.
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J&K
Eligible families to receive free 5 kg ration per person in J&K
Department of Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs has started distributing additional free 5 kilogram of food grains per person in J&K.
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1600 kg of rotten meat seized at Budgam Railway Station
In a major food safety operation, approximately 1,600 kilograms of rotten meat was seized at Budgam Railway Station during a late-night joint operation.
Kishtwar Police issue wanted posters of three men, announce ₹30 lakh reward
Kishtwar Police have issued wanted posters of three alleged militants and announced a collective ₹30 lakh reward for information leading to their arrest.
Security forces launch search operation across Kulgam after CRPF attack
Security forces conduct extensive searches across eight Kulgam villages after an attack injured three CRPF personnel, deploying sniffer dogs to trace suspects.
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Aga Ruhullah announces exit from NC, resignation as Srinagar MP
Aga Ruhullah Mehdi announced his decision to quit the National Conference and resign as Srinagar MP, citing the party's failure to honour election promises.
NC govt lacks political will to free youth facing incarceration, says Waheed Para
Waheed Para said that the current NC-led government has the power to drop cases against young people who are imprisoned, but they lack the political will to do so.