Alarming increase in Fish Deaths in Dal Lake raises concerns, Authorities Label it as ‘Annual’ Occurrence
Dead Fishes Float In Dal Lake After G20 Beautification, Locals Blame Authorities Thousands of fish in the Dal Lake here have died over the past...
Climate change may be cause apple crisis in Himachal and Kashmir
Climate change is causing bees, among nature’s primary pollinators, to die in Himachal Pradesh and the Kashmir Valley. This has led to major losses for...
Climate Change increases likelihood of Heatwaves in Asia by 30 Times
Scientists warn of escalating heatwave risks due to global warming The record breaking humid heat wave that hit east and north India; Bangladesh; Laos and...
Alarm bells ring as exotic Alligator Gar Fish found in Dal Lake
Capturing of a fish resembling the Alligator gar fish in the Dal lake here has sent alarm bells ringing among the scientists who fear that...
Jammu, Kashmir, and Ladakh receive excess rainfall in April following a deficit from January to March
After three months of deficit rainfall, Jammu and Kashmir as well as Ladakh received above normal rainfall in the month of April, officials said. The...
Polythene Clogging up Kashmir’s Natural Wonders, from Deepest Lake to Tallest Mountain
Polythene is showing up in the darkest depths of the oceans, at the summit of tallest mountains and even the polar ice caps, thus aggravating...
Wild boar population surges in Kashmir, Wildlife experts raise concerns
Wild boars have staged a massive comeback across the Valley after vanishing in mid-80’s completely. Even though experts believe global warming may be the reason...
J&K’s Forests under threat: Immediate action needed to prevent irreversible damage
By: Dr. Showkat Rashid Wani The United Nations General Assembly proclaimed 21 March the International Day of Forests in 2012 to celebrate and raise awareness...
This winter newer rarer winged guests make Kashmir their home
Newer and rarer species of migratory birds arrived in Kashmir this season and extended their sojourn as compared to last three years, officials said. The...
Srinagar’s air quality deteriorated in last three years: Pollution Control Board
The air quality in Kashmir has been consistently deteriorating for the past three years, reveals the data compiled by the Jammu and Kashmir Pollution Control...