Notwithstanding the government claims, land grab, land-filling and illegal constructions continue to choke dying Khushaalsar waterbody in north City. Even though the district administration last […]
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Environment
Western disturbance likely to affect JK from today
Srinagar shivers at -5.4 C; Leh record -14.8 The MeT department has forecast that a fresh western disturbance was likely to affect the state from […]
Master Plan Violations everywhere, Admin nowhere!
With no let up in complaints of illegal constructions during the ongoing election year, Master Plan is being brazenly violated in Srinagar, a victim of […]
‘Selective’ demolition drive in Kashmir’s Sonmarg leads to protests
In a bid to restore the pristine glory of tourist resort Sonmarg, the authorities Wednesday launched a massive operation against violators and demolished scores of […]
Srinagar shivers as mercury drops below zero
The night temperature fell to minus 2.2 degrees, season’s lowest, in this Jammu and Kashmir summer capital Srinagar Thursday. “The minimum temperature was minus 2.2 […]
NC using polythene posters, banners in Uri
Flouting norms, ruling National Conference is using polythene posters and banners for campaigning in Uri constituency of this north Kashmir district. After issuance of SRO-182 […]
Need to understand causes of Kashmir floods: Experts
Experts, at a two-day National Seminar held at Kashmir University, have said there was an immediate need to develop a comprehensive scientific understanding of the […]
Despite floods, 300,000 birds flock to their Kashmir winter home
Over 300,000 migratory birds have kept their tryst with Kashmir this year, despite recent unprecedented floods damaging their winter home. The avian visitors have flown […]
Construction of Uri II: NHPC, HCC destroy agriculture land
The residents of Kalgia Uri in North Kashmir’s Baramulla region are up in arms against Hindustan Construction Company (HCC) and National Hydro Power Corporation (NHPC) […]
Srinagar records season’s lowest temperature
Snowfall in the mountains caused sharp fall in temperatures in the Kashmir Valley Monday, the night temperature dropping to 2.7 degrees Celsius in this city – […]