News Topic:Brick Kilns

Locals of Zadoora area of south Kashmir’s Pulwama district on Monday protested against the establishment of a new brick kiln in the area.

Despite being penalized from time to time, the brick kiln owners across Kashmir have been looting customers at will while the government is acting as a mute spectator.

Authorities imposed hefty fine on the owners of brick kiln owners who were selling the bricks on the higher rates in Pulwama and Shopian.

PULWAMA — A team comprising Assistant Controller Legal Metrology and officials from Revenue Department today slapped a fine of Rs 65,000 against few brick...

Amid COVID-19 pandemic, the brick kiln owners have resorted to price hike in Kashmir Valley as one Tipper load of bricks costs around Rs 30,000 as against the original price of 18,000 per 3,000 bricks.

At a time when authorities are easing restrictions on business, brick kiln business is still shut, much to the distress of kiln owners.

Prices of bricks have shot up by about Rs 12,000 following the migration of non-local labourers in wake of COVID-19 pandemic.

Amid COVID-19 pandemic situation and subsequent lockdown, locals of Pulwama district in south Kashmir have accused the Divisional Administration and the local Labour Department of having double standards while dealing with the migrant labour issue.