News Topic:Street Vendors
Kashmir
Pulwama residents seek action over loudspeaker use by mobile vendors
Pulwama residents have urged authorities to regulate loudspeaker use by mobile vegetable and fruit vendors during early morning hours in residential areas.
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Health
Waqf Board forms panel after food oil rodent incident
After a huge crisis over unhygienic street food and public outcry on dead rodents in food oil, the Jammu and Kashmir Waqf Board on Sunday formed a committee.
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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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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.
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Bodies of two missing SPOs recovered in Kishtwar forest
Two SPOs who went missing en route to an Army base in Kishtwar's Marwah were reportedly found dead in a forest area with bullet injuries.
Rising food prices strain Kashmir households as consumers seek market regulation
Kashmir consumers raise concern over rising food prices, with an egg tray costing ₹230, and demand regular market inspections to check overcharging.
Residents seek widening, macadamisation of Pulwama–Awantipora road
Residents of five villages seek widening, repairs and proper macadamisation of the Pulwama–Awantipora road, citing growing commuter traffic and poor conditions.
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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.