After the extinction of more than three dozen fresh water springs in Pulwama’s Inder village many more including famous Indraaz Naag are dying their slow […]
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Environment
2 illegal constructions demolished in pahalgam
A defeated People’s Conference candidate had planned to grab 40 kanals of state land Two illegal structures of a retired government officer and a leader […]
‘Ikhwan era’ saw massive annihilation of forests in North Kashmir, recount villagers
As they recall the dark period when the renegade outfit was operational, these villagers along with experts, wonder if cases against Ikhwanis for plundering of […]
Desilting operation in Jhelum from September
While Jhelum’s fury is still haunting the people of Kashmir, the recurrence of floods this year has delayed de-silting of the river. Although, government of […]
200 development projects in JK await Forest dept clearance
More than 200 proposed developmental works in Jammu and Kashmir, mostly road projects, are awaiting clearance by the Forest department, an official document has revealed. […]
‘ Receding glaciers’ will affect JK’s economy, hydropower potential: Report
Glaciers in Jammu and Kashmir are receding and the state government should initiate “ corrective measures” in this regard, an official report has revealed. The […]
Kashmir to become hotspot of Global Warming
• Gulmarg, Pahalgam could show a rise of 4-7 degrees Celsius by century’s end: Study • ‘Climate change may lead to sweeping vegetation changes in […]
‘Climate change cause of freaky weather in Kashmir’
Prominent environmentalist Sunita Narain on Monday said the freaky weather in Kashmir is clear indicator of climate change in the Himalayan region and maintained that […]
World glaciers melting at record rates: Study
A worldwide study has revealed that during 2001 to 2010, glaciers lost ice at an alarming two to three times the average for the 20th […]
Cement factory pollution pesters Khrew; locals take to roads
Demanding an end to pollution from cement factories and illegal mining in the area, hundreds of residents of Khrew in Pulwama district today continued their […]