The upper reaches of Kashmir received first light snowfall of the season, resulting in chill in the plains, including the summer capital Srinagar where people […]
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Environment
Authorities sit on restoration of flood spill channels
Flood control authorities have done little to clear the flood spill channel of sediments and encroachments, which will go a long way in minimising flood […]
Willow trees caught out as culprit for Kashmir lake’s woes
More than 2 million willow trees–once a key source of wood for cricket bats, fruit boxes and fires–will be cut down around Kashmir’s Wular Lake, […]
National Green Tribunal annoyed over delay in waste-to-energy plant at Achan
The delay in commissioning of Jammu and Kashmir’s first waste-to-energy plant in Srinagar has miffed the National Green Tribunal which has warned the state government […]
High Court directs BOCA to give comments on EIA of Sonamarg Master Plan
The High Court on Tuesday directed Building Operations Controlling Authority (BOCA) of Sonamarg to expeditiously give its comments on draft report of Environmental Impact Assessment […]
Authorities direct for closure of 51 Brick kilns around Srinagar Airport
Acting on the directions of High Court regarding relocation of Brick Kiln located around Srinagar Airport, authorities today directed for closure of 51 brick kilns […]
Army’s Warfare School coming up without permission in Sonamarg
Jammu and Kashmir government on Friday informed the High Court that a High Altitude Warfare School (HAWS) is being set up by Army without permission […]
Make Dal Lake’s surface visible: High Court to Authorities
Seeking a report indicating the progress in the removal of water lilies from the Dal Lake, the J&K High Court has directed the authorities concerned […]
Ministerial panel to verify Chinese firm’s credentials for Wular Dredging
A ministerial panel of the J&K government on Tuesday decided to verify the credentials of a Chinese company, which is part of the joint venture […]
Seven Minister panel constituted to save Wular lake: Govt
The state government today constituted a group of seven senior Cabinet ministers to examine the proposal regarding accord of administrative approval for execution of work […]