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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Demat Account Openings Slowed in September: What is Changing in India’s Investor Base?
India added 2.89 million demat accounts in September 2026, an 11.5% fall from August. Yet the wider picture is not one of the investors leaving the market.
FIR sought against Pulwama school over bus accident
J&K Transport Department seeks an FIR against Future Pack School management after 11 students were injured in a Pulwama bus accident.
Weather Advisory: DC Pulwama conducts night inspection of control rooms, emergency preparedness
Deputy Commissioner Pulwama, Kuldeep Krishan Sidha conducted a night inspection of the Snow Control Rooms and Emergency Control Rooms established across Pulwama.
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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.