Isolated rain and thundershowers are expected over the parts of Jammu and Kashmir during the next 24 hours, Skymetweather.com reported on Monday. The weather portal […]
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Environment
Jhelum water level reaches record low of six decades
The Jhelum registered a new low in its recorded history as the water level dropped 0.65 feet below the zero point on Tuesday, making it […]
Kashmir Valley received season’s first light snowfall in upper reaches
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 […]
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 […]