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Suspected Fish Poisoning Leaves Hundreds Dead in Four Khansahib Fish Farms
Budgam, July 17, KNT: Suspected deliberate poisoning has resulted in the death of hundreds of fish in four fish farms…
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Arco Cements Employees Strike Over Wage Revision, Workers’ Welfare
Pulwama, July 16, KNT: Employees of Arco Cements at Khrew in Pulwama district on Thursday went on strike, demanding a…
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Apple Orchard Vandalized in Bandipora, Grower Suffers Losses
Bandipora, July 16, KNT: An apple orchard in Arin village of north Kashmir’s Bandipora district was allegedly vandalized during the…
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Families Cut Back on Meat, Eggs Amid Rising Cost of Living
Srinagar, July 15, KNT: Spiralling prices of essential food items have become a growing concern across Kashmir, with consumers alleging…
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Consumers Decry Steep Rise in Prices of Eggs, Fruits, Vegetables
Srinagar, July 10, KNT: Consumers across Jammu and Kashmir have voiced concern over the sharp increase in the prices of…
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Insured Truck Returned With Diesel Leak, Owner Levels Negligence Charge Against Eicher Workshop
Srinagar, July 7, KNT: A truck owner from Doda has alleged that his vehicle was returned by an authorised Eicher…
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![PCC Asks DC Pulwama to Shut Down Illegal Brick Kilns, 18 Brick Kilns Face Regulatory Violations, 7 Listed Without Consent Pulwama, Aug 8, KNT: Pollution Control Committee has asked Deputy Commissioner to shut down illegal brick kilns in South Kashmir's Pulwama district. The latest status of brick kilns operating in south Kashmir's Pulwama district has revealed serious regulatory concerns, with 18 units listed either without consent, with expired Consent to Operate (CTO), or under a “Refused” status. The status details show that seven brick kilns are listed as operating “Without consent”, indicating that the units do not have the required regulatory consent to operate. The seven units are Dar Brick Kiln (415) at Alliepora Shahoora, LBK changed into Bhat Brick Kiln (151) at Nownagri Pulwama, Kamran Brick Kiln 777 at Parigam Newa, Budshah Brick Kiln at Audoora Pulwama, JKB Sanzan (151) at Astapora Sanzan, 417 Brick Kiln changed into 7HH at Achan Litter Pulwama, and Five Star Brick Kiln at Wahipora Pulwama. The list further shows eight brick kilns with expired CTOs, meaning their consent to operate has lapsed. These include Hilal Brick Kiln, Allie Brick Kiln, Bashir Ahmad Magray, Sunflower Brick Kiln, Jalal Brick Kiln, Magray Brick Kiln, Thoker Brick Kiln (A-No) and Shahoorа Brick Kiln (ATM). Another three units have been marked “Refused” in the consent status. These are Mir Brick Kiln at Hastikhud Zadoora Newa, Gulmour Brick Kiln at Tumchinowpora and Dar Brick Kiln at Tumchinowpora. The status as per the news agency Kashmir News Trust also contains brick kilns holding valid CTOs, indicating that the regulatory violations are not uniform across the district. The findings assume significance in view of the Jammu & Kashmir Pollution Control Committee's direction to the Deputy Commissioner, Pulwama, to initiate action against brick kilns operating without the requisite permissions and in violation of environmental regulations. The presence of multiple units with expired or refused consent, besides those listed without consent altogether, raises serious questions over their continued operation and the effectiveness of regulatory enforcement in the district. The concerned authorities are now expected to verify the operational status of these units and take action against those found functioning without valid statutory consent. [KNT]](https://newsagencyknt.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Brick-Kiln-390x220.jpg)
Nearly All Brick Kilns in South Kashmir’s Kulgam Operating Without Valid Consent or Clearance
Kulgam, July 6, KNT: The regulatory status of brick kilns in south Kashmir’s Kulgam district has come under serious scrutiny…
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Former Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar Appointed Part-Time Chairman of HDFC Bank
Mumbai, June 29, KNT: HDFC Bank on Monday appointed former Chief Election Commissioner and retired IAS officer Rajiv Kumar…
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CM Omar Warns of Raising Punjab Livestock Levy Issue With Centre
Srinagar, June 29, KNT: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday said the Jammu and Kashmir Government would seek the…
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Food Safety Department Launches Drive Against Counterfeit Verka Ghee in Kulgam
Kulgam, June 27, KNT: The Food Safety Department on Saturday launched a special market inspection drive across Kulgam district…
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