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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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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We’re Rewarding Image Over Impact — And It’s Costing Us
We've started confusing being seen with actually contributing. An argument for recognizing substance again — before we forget what it looks like.
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.