Business, Economy & Agriculture
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Prosecution Sought Against Duo in Shopian Over Allegedly Misbranded Pesticides
Shopian, June 19, KNT: The Law Enforcement Wing in South Kashmir’s Shopian has sought prosecution against two persons for…
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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)
More Than Half of Budgam’s Brick Kilns Lack Valid Pollution Clearance, Official Data Reveals
Srinagar, June 19, KNT: More than half of the brick kilns operating in central Kashmir’s Budgam district do not…
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Khyber Cement regrets the accident at Khonmoh Plant; Injured Employees Receiving Medical Care
Khyber Cement has issued the following statement regarding the incident at its Khonmoh manufacturing plant. The statement is being reproduced…
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Summer Exodus, Scorching Heat Leave Jammu Markets Deserted as Shutdown Continues
Jammu, June 18, KNT: Several prominent markets across Jammu have worn a deserted look in recent days following a…
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Transport Bodies Raise Concerns Over Proposed Operations of App-Based Taxi Services at Jammu, Srinagar Airports
Srinagar, June 18, KNT: Transport bodies across Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday demanded a comprehensive security and regulatory…
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11 Lassipora Cold Storages Face Closure Over Environmental Violations; No ETPs, No Composite Pits
Pulwama, June 16, KNT: Eleven Controlled Atmosphere (CA) cold storage units in Lassipora Industrial Growth Centre (IGC), one…
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Fake, Sub-Standard Pesticides Push Shopian Farmers to Brink; Agriculture Department Starts Crackdown
Shopian, June 16, KNT: The recovery of suspected sub-standard pesticides and fungicides from multiple locations in south Kashmir’s Shopian…
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Twenty Sheep Die Under Suspected Toxic Conditions in Tral, Shepherd Suffers Heavy Loss
Pulwama, June 12, KNT: Twenty sheep belonging to a shepherd from south Kashmir’s Tral area died under suspected toxic…
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Apple Crop to Be Covered Under Insurance, Horticulture Director Announces in Kulgam
Kulgam, June 9, KNT: Apple orchards in Kashmir will be brought under insurance coverage, Director of Horticulture Kashmir Vikas Anand said…
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Ladakh’s New Excise Policy Triggers Opposition as Liquor Vends Set to Rise from 2 to 20
Leh/Kargil, June 9, KNT: Ladakh’s newly introduced Excise Policy has triggered widespread opposition across the Union Territory, with influential…
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