As many as 59 families encroaching upon the Jhelum banks in the Khannabal area of Anantnag district have decided to vacate the land. The families […]
Category: Environment
Environment
Wetland loss, development put Kashmir bird migration at risk
The cackle and cry of Kashmir’s annual bird migration has long been a welcome ruckus for those living in the Indian-controlled Himalayan territory. It signals […]
In 100 yrs, Kashmir’s water bodies register 50% loss
Eco-degradation In 1911, the spatial extent of water bodies was 356.85 sq km, including 271.70 sq km of marshy wetlands and 85.15 sq km of […]
Baglihar reservoir cause for concern
Fear of impending disaster keeps residents of Doda & Kishtwar districts on tenterhooks Call it a deliberate attitude of the government to remain unaware of […]
JK on verge of another natural disaster: Experts
After suffering the devastating floods in September 2014, Jammu and Kashmir is on the verge of another disaster due to ecological degradation caused by blatant […]
Rivers up for grabs, govt remains insensitive
No major policy change to save water bodies in the state since devastating floods last year More than a year has passed since the devastating […]
Forces destroying forests, environment in Kashmir: Geelani
Chairman Hurriyat (G) Conference, Syed Ali Geelani Monday said by setting up camps and firing ranges everywhere in Kashmir, army is destroying the forests, water […]
Will Bajpathri be another Tosamaidan?
The Jammu and Kashmir government has agreed to “expeditiously examine” the Army’s demand for notifying Bajpathri forest area—close to Yusmarg hill resort in central Kashmir’s […]
Massive construction going on in Gulmarg, tweets Omar
Former Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today alleged that massive construction under the guise of “minor repairs” was being carried out in Gulmarg. “It’s terrible to […]
Shrine board mulls disposal of solid waste in eco-friendly way
Following the directions of the National Green Tribunal (NGT), the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board today discussed the action plan for eco-friendly disposal of […]