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Environment
Another spell of Rain, Snow likely in Valley from Today
The Meteorological Department today said a fresh spell of rain and snow was likely to occur across the Kashmir valley as two western disturbance systems […]
57 Govt employees encroach forest land across JK Tourist Resorts
‘12 encroachers have grabbed 0.83 hectares of forest land in ‘ Patnitop’ Nearly 50 hectares of prime forest land in Jammu and Kashmir has been […]
Prioritize issues confronting Dal conservation: High Court to Govt
Observing that despite spending of hundreds of crores on conservation of Dal Lake, Jammu and Kashmir High Court on Thursday held that desired results were […]
CVPPL paid 433 Cr compensation to forest for Hydropower Project
State-run Chenab Valley Power Projects Private Limited has paid Rs 433 crores as compensation to Forest Department for diversion of forest land for Pakal Dul […]
16 years on, SMC fails to implement Solid Waste Management Rules
“Waste segregation costs nothing and takes hardly any extra time. It’s a matter of understanding and more about responsible behavior,” said an expert. Srinagar Municipal […]
Current Snow spells infuse life into Jhelum
Water level in the river had dropped to record low in December The water level in the Jhelum, which had dropped to an unprecedented low, […]
Kashmir Valley sees widest whiteout in 25 Years
With three spells of heavy snowfall of over 16.2cm in January alone, Kashmir Valley turned picture postcard beautiful receiving the thickest whiteout in 25 years. […]
‘Chillai Kalan’ tightens grip across Kashmir Valley, Leh coldest at -17.7°C
The ‘Chillai kalan’ has crossed the halfway mark and tightened its grip in the region leading to shivers and freezing cold as the Leh town […]
Life during Chillai Kalan, Kashmir’s harshest period of winter
The Valley is cloaked in white, the sun has all but disappeared and the most promising source of heat is the kanger, the traditional fire […]