The Jammu and Kashmir High Court has directed the Lakes and Waterways Development Authority (LAWDA) to remain alert about the re-emergence of lily pads in […]
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Environment
90% Dip in precipitation, January 2018 decade’s driest period
Kashmir witnessed the driest January in a decade with nearly 90 per cent deficiency in precipitation. It has also risked the survival of the region’s […]
As the Chillai Kalan ends in Kashmir; temperature appreciates in some areas
The Chillai-Kalan, a 40-day period of harsh winter, on Wednesday ended without a major snow in Kashmir as the night temperature rose across the Valley. […]
Sunny days with Chilly nights a grave concern ahead
The unusual weather pattern continued in Kashmir with sunny and warmer days while nights are extremely chilly. Cold wave continued with mercury at degrees below […]
No relief from freezing cold in Kashmir, Prolonged dry spell triggers worries
There was no relief from cold wave conditions in Kashmir as mercury stayed several degrees below freezing point in most parts of the valley. Kargil […]
NGT refuses to review order on maintaining silence inside Amarnath Cave
The National Green Tribunal has refused to review its order directing devotees to maintain silence while standing in front of the Amarnath ‘shivling’ in the […]
Glacial lakes make J&K vulnerable to flash floods
With rapid melting of glaciers creating glacial lakes in various mountain ranges of Jammu and Kashmir, state government has failed to devise a mechanism to […]
Kashmir reels under biting cold conditions, Kargil at -19 deg C
Cold wave conditions persisted in the Kashmir division, including the Ladakh region, as the minimum temperature remained several degrees below the freezing point. Kargil continued […]
PDP MLA joins opposition in cornering govt on Jehlum dredging
The Legislative Assembly Wednesday witnessed bonhomie between ruling party and opposition legislators on demand for constitution of a house committee to monitor dredging in river […]
Nallah Maar: Story of heritage lost to urbanisation, apathy
A wooden boat glides through placid waters against a setting sun as fishermen row close to waterfront houses with gardens that burst with colours. It’s […]