Leachate treatment plant dysfunctional, no soiling done Even as over 3,000 metric tons of garbage continues to mount on the streets of the summer capital since […]
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Environment
Wildlife team goes all out to rescue hangul, finds sambar
The Wildlife Department had got a team of officials from Dehradun to rescue a ‘trapped hangul’ from the Chenab in Kishtwar district, but it turned […]
Take immediate action against encroachments on saffron fields; Govt
Taking a serious note of illegal constructions and encroachments on saffron fields, authorities in Jammu and Kashmir have ordered immediate legal action against the violators. […]
Migratory birds bid early adieu to Kashmir as temperature rises
Thousands of migratory birds are bidding an early adieu to Kashmir this year because of unusually hot temperatures and scant rain and snowfall. “Normally, the […]
Floriculture Dept to plant 12000 chinars in Valley
In order to go green, Department of Floriculture on Tuesday launched a massive plantation drive, while as 12, 000 Chinar tree saplings would be planted […]
Guv inspects Jhelum dredging, directs officials to speed up work
J&K Governor N N Vohra on Sunday directed the Chief Engineer of Irrigation & Flood Control Department and Divisional Commissioner Kashmir to take up a […]
Climate Change and its causes
It is March in Kashmir and sun is shining with full pace rejoicing people, but despairing experts. Apart from very less snowfall this winter, it […]
Wular lake safe haven for timber smugglers
The smugglers in Bandipora have been ferrying timber through Wular lake for a long time allegedly due to the official connivance. Local resident of Nadihal, […]
Anti-polythene drive at Lal Chowk
In a bid to aware masses about the hazards of using polythene, an Anti-Polythene Campaign under “Go Green Srinagar” was organised by Earth Day Network, […]
HC concerned over lack of sensitivity towards Dal
Says lake will be non-existent if measures are not taken for its preservation Taking a strong note of the “lack of sensitivity” on part of […]