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 […]
Category: Environment
Environment
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 […]
Flood Aftermath: ‘Winter appropriate time for Jhelum dredging’
The inaction by authorities to complete the dredging of river Jhelum and the spill channel so as to increase its carrying capacity, has become a […]
What you can do about climate change
Global climate: it’s complicated. Any long-term solution will require profound changes in how we generate energy. At the same time, you can act to reduce […]
Experts raise red flag over ERA’s new city projects
Raising red flag over the construction of Mehjoor Nagar Bridge and TRC Grade Separator by Economic Reconstruction Agency (ERA), experts have warned that their flawed […]
“Trash Towns of Kashmir ”
Due to massive urbanization, Solid Waste Management (SWM) is seen as a great challenge in Srinagar city. Huge quantity of garbage gets piled up in […]
Guest house turns into health hazard
Solid waste being dumped by staff after functions, foul smell & flies unbearable for residents The Public Works Department (PWD) Guest House in the posh […]
Illegal construction resumes in Pahalgam
Minister’s close aide flouts norms with impunity An influential hotelier has resumed construction work on a commercial complex in violation of the normsat Ganeshpora in […]
LAWDA floats over troubled waters
Illegal constructions go unabated Water channel filled with soil in Dal, officials in slumber In brazen violation of State High Court orders, massive encroachment is […]