News Topic:Ramadan
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
First time in five years, Mirwaiz delivers Ramadan sermon at Jamia Masjid
For the first time in almost five years since August 2019, Mirwaiz Umar Farooq was allowed to lead prayers at historic Jamia Masjid Srinagar in the holy month of Ramadan.
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Kashmir
Power cuts plague Kashmir amid Ramadan
With the commencement of the holy month of Ramadan, Kashmir valley continues to face unscheduled power curtailments and distress cuts.
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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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News & Interviews
Kashmir watermelon controversy sparks concerns and financial strain for vendors
A social media storm ignited by a tweet from Dr Wajahat, warning against the consumption of artificially ripened watermelons, has led to widespread confusion.
Religion
Ramadan moon sighted, holy month begins in J-K: Grand Mufti
The Ramadan moon has been sighted in Jammu and Kashmir this evening, Grand Mufti, Jammu and Kashmir, Mufti Nasir ul Islam Farooqi, announced.
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Kashmir
New electricity curtailment schedule likely for Ramadan
The Power Development Department is mulling to improve the power curtailment schedule in the holy month of Ramadan.
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Religion
Grand Mufti leads committee to assess Ramadan crescent sightings in J-K
A scholarly committee has been established under the leadership of Grand Mufti Mufti Nasir-ul-Islam Farooqi on the sighting of Ramadan and Eid-ul-Fitr crescent.
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Former Baramulla DDC Chairperson Safina Baig likely to join NC
Former Baramulla District Development Council (DDC) Chairperson Safina Baig is likely to join the Jammu and Kashmir National Conference (NC).
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