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12/07/2025

Srinagar Food Safety Team Cracks Down on Street Vendors for Hygiene



Inspections in Habkadal, Babdamb, and Munawarabad Aim to Ensure Food Quality and Safety

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– The Food Safety team of Srinagar conducted inspections across Habkadal, Babdamb, and Munawarabad, focusing on street vendors as part of an ongoing public health enforcement drive. These inspections aimed to ensure food quality and safety, while also educating vendors on essential hygiene practices.

As part of a broader sensitization initiative, the team emphasized:

Hand Hygiene: Vendors were advised to wash hands regularly, especially before handling food and after contact with waste or raw materials.

Safe Storage: Guidance was provided on maintaining proper storage temperatures and preventing cross-contamination.

Contamination Prevention: Vendors were urged to use clean utensils, cover food, and maintain cleanliness in and around their stalls, using potable water for food preparation and cleaning.

This dual approach of enforcement and education is intended to build a grassroots culture of food safety. The initiative is being carried out under the directives of Dr. Syed Abid Rashid Shah, Administrative Secretary of the Health and Medical Education Department, and Commissioner of Food Safety, Smita Sethi. Officials stated that further such drives will follow, and non-compliance will attract strict action under the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006.

12/07/2025

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J&K’s Bilquis Mir Nominated Competition Director for First Khelo India Water Sports Games

Kashmir’s Daughter to Steer India’s First Water Sports Festival Under Khelo India Banner

Srinagar | July 12, 2025: In a landmark moment for Jammu and Kashmir, Ms. Bilquis Mir, a trailblazer in Indian water sports and the country’s first woman Olympic jury member (Paris 2024), has been nominated as the Competition Director for the First Khelo India Water Sports Games, slated to be held in Srinagar from August 21 to 23, 2025. The nomination was formally conveyed by the Indian Kayaking and Canoeing Association (IKCA), which is recognized by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Government of India. In a letter addressed to the Director General, Youth Services and Sports Department, J&K, the IKCA has requested that Ms. Mir’s services are made available to oversee this prestigious national-level event. “Bilquis Mir has represented India with distinction on several global platforms. Her experience and leadership will be invaluable in ensuring the Games are conducted at the highest standard,” said Prashant Kushwaha, President of IKCA, in the official communiqué (Ref No: IKCA/001/2025).

The three-day championship will feature kayaking, canoeing, and rowing events across Dal Lake and other selected venues, placing Srinagar firmly on the national map for water-based adventure and sporting excellence. The Games are being organized under the Khelo India initiative, a flagship national program that aims to promote grassroots participation and foster emerging talent across the country.

As part of the preparations, a venue recce is being conducted by senior competition officials, including Ms. Bilquis Mir(Canoeing & Kayaking) and Mr. Saji Thomas (Rowing). Their visit is focused on evaluating infrastructure readiness and fine-tuning logistical arrangements to ensure the event runs seamlessly. The announcement has been widely applauded across Jammu and Kashmir, with officials, athletes, and local stakeholders calling it a historic milestone for the region’s sporting ecosystem and a shining example of women’s leadership in Indian sports.

11/07/2025

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Kashmir Police Sets Up Facilitation Stall During 8th Muharram Procession

Srinagar, July 4:
As part of its commitment to public service and community outreach, the Jammu and Kashmir Police set up a facilitation stall on the occasion of the 8th Muharram procession in Srinagar. The initiative was aimed at assisting mourners participating in the traditional religious procession.

The stall, established at a strategic location along the procession route, offered drinking water, juice, and other essential items to ensure the comfort and well-being of the participants amid the summer heat.

Inspector General of Police (IGP) Kashmir Zone, Shri Vijay Kumar Bidhuri, accompanied by Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Srinagar and other senior officials of the Kashmir Police, visited the stall to oversee arrangements and interact with the public. Demonstrating their dedication to public service, the officers personally distributed water and juice among the mourners, receiving warm appreciation from the community.

The initiative was well-received and is part of the ongoing efforts by the Kashmir Police to foster trust and strengthen relationships with the local population, particularly during important religious and cultural events.

The Jammu and Kashmir Police remains committed to ensuring peace, public order, and the welfare of all citizens during the sacred days of Muharram and beyond.