News Topic:J&K Drug & Food Control Organization
Kashmir
Banned Tramadol tablets seized at Srinagar airport
The Drug Control Department along with the Sales Tax Department on Saturday seized a consignment of banned Tramadol drugs at Srinagar International Airport.
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J&K
Sample test results show watermelons safe for consumption: J-K Govt
Amid the controversy, the authorities on Saturday said that watermelons are safe for consumption.
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Pulse Uncut
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.
Business & Economy
Doctors’ warning leads to 50% drop in watermelon sales in Kashmir
Kashmir has witnessed a 50% decrease in watermelon sales following concerns raised on social media regarding the safety of consuming artificially ripened watermelons.
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Kashmir
Food Safety department refutes chemical ripening claims on watermelons
The Food Safety Department of Kashmir on Thursday rebuked the claims as baseless about the premature ripening of watermelons with the use of chemicals.
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Health
Authorities seize eight medical shops in Bandipora
Authorities in Bandipora seized eight medical shops found violating various rules, including selling drugs without proper prescriptions.
Kashmir
Office of Assistant Drug Controller sealed in Pulwama
District Development Commissioner Pulwama on Friday ordered the closure of the office of Assistant Drug Controller here in south Kashmir’s Pulwama district.
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Kashmir
Food Safety Analyst demands ‘bribe’ from budding Kashmiri entrepreneur
SRINAGAR — A young entrepreneur from Kashmir Valley has accused Jammu based Food Safety Laboratory of maligning his brand and image. The entrepreneur alleged...
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2-year-old killed in freak household accident in Anantnag
A two-year-old baby girl died in a household accident after a stack of bedding kept atop a wardrobe fell on her inside her residence in the Sadoora area of Anantnag.
Cloudburst triggers flash flood in Ganderbal’s Safapora
A cloudburst triggered a flash flood in the Safapora area of Ganderbal district on Sunday, inundating roads, residential lanes, orchards, shops and several houses.
Work on century-old Ujh project to finally begin, says Dr Jitendra Singh
The survey for the proposed ₹11,907-crore Ujh Multipurpose Project in Kathua district has been completed, marking a significant step towards the implementation.
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