Despite High Court orders to axe the Russian poplars across valley, district administration in Summer Capital Srinagar has failed to axe the banned poplar trees. […]
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Environment
This year Kashmir welcomed over 7 lakh winged visitors
Kashmir has received over seven lakh migratory birds this year, reveals different surveys carried in 23 wetlands located in different parts of the valley. Some […]
Fish perish due to water pollution
Fishery Dept says probe to be held, Pollution Control Dept not aware Hundreds of fish have died in local nullahs at Battal Ballian, Dudhar and […]
Russian poplar species a public nuisance: HC
Observing that poplars of Russian species are public nuisance, the Jammu and Kashmir High Court has sought compliance of its orders on their chopping in […]
J&K houses 15 unstable landslide zones : Geological Survey of India
”Geomorphic hazards most widespread in Ramban, Leh, Udhampur districts” Geological Survey of India (GSI) has claimed that there are 15 highly unstable landslide zones in […]
Soon, law to make JK polythene-free : Nirmal Singh
Deputy Chief Minister Nirmal Singh said since the government was putting in place austerity measures on smoking and drug abuse, the menace of polythene use […]
Absence of firing range in Kashmir impacting security : Army
Responds to green tribunal notice over proposed range in Budgam The non-availability of suitable firing ranges has compelled the Army to train its men outside […]
BARC planning to construct staff quarters in Gulmarg
Baba Atomic Research Centre (BARC) is planning to construct staff quarters near one of its premier laboratories located in tourist destination Gulmarg. Reports on Friday […]
Dachigam bans vehicles & grazers to save hanguls
The region’s Wildlife Department has shut the doors of the Dachigam National Park to vehicles and grazers as a part of an effort to protect […]
Weeds take sheen off Dal lake vital basin
Unbridled growth of weeds particularly in vital Hazratbal basin of Dal lake is taking heavy toll on the fragile ecosystem of the water body. Dal […]