”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 […]
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Environment
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 […]
Construction work goes on in Pahalgam
Even as the locals continue to struggle to get permission for minor repairs of their houses, the rich and influential continue with major renovations of […]
BJP minister gets HC notice for forest land grab
Jammu DC directed to help Vigilance demarcate land in 10 days In a significant order, a division Bench of the Jammu and Kashmir High Court, […]
Hospitals litter deadly waste in the open
50% hospitals fail to comply with Bio-Medical Waste Management & Handling rules State Pollution Control Board (PCB) has exposed the grave negligence of health department […]
Committee set up to preserve Dal Lake
The state government today constituted a high-level monitoring committee for the preservation and protection of the Dal Lake in Srinagar. The committee has been assigned […]