One of the largest freshwater lakes in Asia, Wular Lake has shrunk to nearly half its original area in the last few decades due to […]
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Environment
Govt seeks public response on actual size of Dal lake
After conducting extensive surveys to measure the area of Dal lake, the Government has sought response from public to ascertain actual size of the water […]
Amid protests, ERA continues to work on Doodh Ganga water scheme
With the rising public anger over Doodh Ganga water supply scheme built at summer capital Srinagar outskirts, Jammu and Kashmir Economic Reconstruction Agency (ERA) Saturday […]
59 Anantnag families to give up encroached land along Jhelum
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 […]
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 […]