No Obstacle Will Be Allowed to Disrupt Fruit Trade: Advisor Nasir Aslam Wani
Srinagar, August 6, KNT: Advisor to the Chief Minister, Nasir Aslam Wani, on Thursday said the Jammu and Kashmir Government would ensure that no obstacle hampers the movement of fruit during the peak harvesting and marketing season, describing horticulture as the economic lifeline of the Union Territory.
During an on-ground inspection of the Srinagar-Jammu National Highway, the Advisor reviewed arrangements for the movement of fruit-laden trucks and interacted with growers, transporters and officials to assess the challenges faced in transporting perishable produce.
He said the government was committed to safeguarding the interests of the horticulture sector and would take all necessary measures to ensure the timely and uninterrupted movement of fruit to markets outside Jammu and Kashmir.
“Horticulture is the lifeline of Jammu and Kashmir, and we will not allow any hurdle to come in its way,” Wani said, assuring growers that their concerns would be addressed on priority.
The inspection comes amid repeated disruptions on the Srinagar-Jammu National Highway due to adverse weather, with growers expressing concern over delays affecting the quality and market value of apple consignments during the ongoing export season. [KNT]
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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)
