At a time the judiciary has gone tough on illegal constructions in eco-sensitive zones, the J&K Government has allotted forest land to a businessman for […]
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Environment
Failure to dredge Jhelum on scientific lines puts Kashmir at risk: Caution experts
Experts Tuesday cautioned that dredging project has not helped to address the problem of floods in any way and Kashmir stands at same stage where […]
Srinagar swelters as mercury goes beyond 30°C
With mercury constantly remaining above 30°C, Srinagar is reeling under sweltering heat. The mercury in the city has been above 30°C for the past one […]
Solid Waste Management in Srinagar still on paper
More than 13,000 metric tonnes of solid waste that is produced in Srinagar every month may become one of the main challenges for the successful […]
Governor NN Vohra briefed on Jhelum flood recovery project
Sundeep Kumar Nayak, Chief Executive Officer, Jhelum and Tawi Flood Recovery Project, called on Governor NN Vohra here today. Nayak briefed the Governor about the […]
Chalk out ways to check Dal Lake pollution: High Court
Pointing out that nitrates, phosphates and other nutrients were present beyond the permissible limits in the Dal Lake, the High Court today directed the Lakes […]
Govt in slumber to prevent 2014-like floods: High Court
Observing that nothing has improved on ground, the Jammu and Kashmir High Court has pulled up the state government for being in slumber to avoid […]
Admit Dal area has shrunk: High Court to Lake Authority
Asks it not to hoodwink people; rejects old maps presented by officials Rejecting the maps of Dal Lake, which were presented to it by an […]
Jhelum Dredging: All eyes on Govt as private firm misses another deadline
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 […]
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 […]