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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Revised exam schedule for classes 8th, 10th, 11th and 12th announced in J-K

The JKBOSE on Thursday rescheduled the annual regular exams of Class 11th in soft zone areas and examinations of Class 10th, 11th and 12th in hard zone areas.
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Elderly man jumps into Jhelum in Srinagar

A 65-year-old man on Thursday evening jumped into river Jhelum in Zainakadal area of central Kashmir's Srinagar district on Thursday evening.

5-year-old girl mauled to death by leopard in Budgam

In a distressing incident, the body of a 5-year-old girl was found in a nearby area after being mauled to death by a leopard in Budgam, officials said.

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Traditional horse cart provides nostalgic journey on Pulwama roads

Amidst the hustle and bustle of modern transportation on the Pulwama-Srinagar road, Gulzar Ahmad stands out with his horse-cart, offering passengers a nostalgic journey.
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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.