A Kolkata based dredging firm has again disappointed public and government by failing to meet the target of Jhelum de-silting after its contract was extended […]
Category: Environment
Environment
Rains lash Kashmir, bring respite to Jammu
Intermittent rains lashed Kashmir on Tuesday even as weatherman predicted more precipitation in next 24 hours. The intermittent rains started in Kashmir on Tuesday afternoon […]
High Court directs LAWDA to act promptly against encroachments in Dal Lake
Observing that it shall have to dispel impression that it is not a party to the encroachments, Jammu and Kashmir High Court on Friday asked […]
Authorities restart axing Chinars for grade separator
11 more Chinars to be felled between MA Road- Radio Kashmir stretch Throwing environmental norms to wind, authorities have once again started axing Chinars between […]
Frequent Rains, Rising Temperature, Fast Snowmelt up adds to flood threat in Valley
The Valley is facing an imminent flood threat as the snow on mountains is melting fast due to the rising temperature and the water bodies […]
Despite Jhelum posing flood threat, dredging deadlines still not met
With only 1.20 lakh cubic feet dredging having been done in the Jhelum so far against the targeted 17 lakh cubic feet, the river can […]
Amarnath Yatra being used to facilitate Hindu agenda, change demography of JK: Study
Pilgrimage should be restricted to 15 days There should be limit on pilgrims SASB is state within State A study on Amarnath Yatra by a […]
‘Amaranth Yatra now a militarised pilgrimage’ : NGO
Restrict Yatra to its traditional period of 15 days: JKCCS Terming the Amarnath Yatra as a militarised pilgrimage, Jammu Kashmir Coalition of Civil Society Thursday […]
Jhelum gasps for breath as silt deposition swells
Expert says high time to increase its carrying capacity Continuous rains for few days are enough for Jhelum water to touch the danger mark as […]
Evolve plan for restoration of Dal Lake: HC to Panel
Govt to present vision document prepared by IIT-Roorkee before committee The J&K Government has informed the High Court that a ‘vision document’ about the preservation […]