News Topic:Watermelons
J&K
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.
KNO -
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.
KNO -
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.
KNS -
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.
Kashmir
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.
KNO -
Latest news
Demat Account Openings Slowed in September: What is Changing in India’s Investor Base?
India added 2.89 million demat accounts in September 2026, an 11.5% fall from August. Yet the wider picture is not one of the investors leaving the market.
FIR sought against Pulwama school over bus accident
J&K Transport Department seeks an FIR against Future Pack School management after 11 students were injured in a Pulwama bus accident.
Weather Advisory: DC Pulwama conducts night inspection of control rooms, emergency preparedness
Deputy Commissioner Pulwama, Kuldeep Krishan Sidha conducted a night inspection of the Snow Control Rooms and Emergency Control Rooms established across Pulwama.
Must read
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.