News Topic:J&K Pollution Control Committee
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Pollution Control Committee asks DC Pulwama to shut down illegal brick kilns
The Pollution Control Committee has asked the Deputy Commissioner to shut down illegal brick kilns in south Kashmir's Pulwama district.
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11 cold storage units in Pulwama face closure as PCC cracks whip
11 CA cold storage units in Lassipora Industrial Growth Centre have been served closure notices by the Jammu and Kashmir Pollution Control Committee.
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NGT intervention prompts PCC to direct for halting riverbed mining in Pulwama
After the intervention of the National Green Tribunal, the J&K Pollution Control Committee has directed the DC Pulwama to halt riverbed mining in Pulwama.
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Only green crackers’ sale allowed in Jammu, Srinagar during festive season
J-K Pollution Control Committee issued directions for sale and use of only ‘green crackers’ in Jammu and Srinagar during the festive season.
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Kulgam Horticulture Department offers 50% subsidy on anti-hail nets for orchardists
Kulgam's Horticulture Department is providing anti-hail nets to orchardists at 50% subsidy, with assistance so far crossing ₹1.30 lakh to protect fruit crops.
AIP questions Demography Committee’s scope, says LoC displacement must be assessed
AIP spokesperson Inam Un Nabi has urged the High-Level Committee on Demographic Changes to examine LoC displacement, PoK returnees and Kashmiri Pandit migration.
900 doctors appointed, 400 more underway, says Sakina Itoo
J&K Health Minister Sakina Itoo says 900 doctors have been appointed via PSC, with 400 more recruitments underway alongside expansion of diagnostic facilities.
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