News Topic:Watermelons

Sample test results show watermelons safe for consumption: J-K Govt

Amid the controversy, the authorities on Saturday said that watermelons are safe for consumption.

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.

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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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.

This Ramadhan, Kashmir consumes watermelons worth ₹5 Crore a day

In the ensuing month of Ramadhan, Kashmir is consuming at least 100 trucks of watermelon per day at the cost of Rs 5 crore.

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From Kashmir to Kanyakumari, one man walks for a purer India

As dawn broke in Kashmir, Mr Gaurav Tyagi with an unwavering resolve took steady strides southward, echoing a purpose that transcends borders, languages, and beliefs.

Pulwama’s young students endure scorching heat as school construction stalls

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