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.
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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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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.
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.
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