When spring flooding in Kashmir’s Himalayan mountains drowned the mustard crops on Ghulam Hassan’s farm, he knew at least he would have his summer rice […]
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Environment
Light to moderate rain, snow predicted in next 24 hours: MeT
Predicting further dip in temperatures across Jammu and Kashmir, Meteorological Department on Friday said that they are expecting rains and snow in Union Territory during […]
Brari Nambal lagoon on verge of extinction
Known for its glory until the seventies, Brari Nambal lagoon, also known as Baba Demb, is in its last throes. The unabated encroachment on the lagoon […]
Is J&K witnessing the brunt of Climate Change?
‘In Last 28 Years, Mean Temperature Rose By 2.32°C and 1.45°C In Jammu and Kashmir Regions’ Jammu and Kashmir is witnessing the brunt of climate […]
Higher altitudes in Kashmir region experience snowfall, tourists amazed
The upper reaches of the Kashmir Valley witnessed snowfall, leading to a drop in temperature across the region. Rains lashed the plains in the region, […]
Fewer willows worry famed Kashmir’s Cricket bat industry
Lines of shops display neat stacks of willow wood along a nondescript motorway in Kashmir’s Sangam village. Behind the shops are small manufacturing units, where […]
Reckless disposal of plastic waste: High-altitude lakes in Kashmir bear brunt of trekkers’ rush
Jammu & Kashmir has welcomed record number of tourists this year. But at a price. Unprecedented and unregulated tourist footfall to Kashmir’s high-altitude trekking sites […]
Vermicomposting Technology: Umar Khan, shares how biodegradable material can be changed into organic fertiliser
The unscientific dumping or disposal of biodegradable waste is a huge challenge, especially with the increase in population size. However, a Baramulla resident, after studying […]
Single-Use Plastic: Complete ban on SUP, Users to be fined
To enforce complete ban on single use plastic (SUP) in Valley, Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, Pandurang K Pole convened meeting of Deputy Commissioners and Division Level […]
Reading the Tectonic Clock in Kashmir
We must learn how to use the tectonic clock in our favour to avert devastating earthquakes By : Dr Afroz Ahmad Shah Earthquakes occur when […]