They were hindrance in smooth execution of work: NHAI Dozens of Chinar trees have been axed in Kashmir during the past several years for the […]
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Environment
Kashmir Inc concerned over Khushalsar burial
KCCI seeks CM’s intervention Expressing serious concern over the unabated land-filling and illegal constructions taking place inside the dying Khushalsar lagoon, the Kashmir Chamber of […]
‘Govt yet to learn lessons from devastating floods’
Jhelum embankments in Srinagar vulnerable to breaches: Experts Despite passing of more than seven months since the devastating floods hit Srinagar, the government is sitting […]
Russian poplar plantation continues to haunt Srinagarites
New nurseries pop up, Budgam admin sleeps In brazen violation of the High Court directives that Russian poplar trees be chopped down, the administration has […]
World Bank’s `1500 crore Jehlum-Tawi flood recovery project
Tripartite talks between WB, GoI and JK on April 23 The World Bank would hold crucial discussions this week with Government of India and Jammu […]
MeT predicts rainfall from Apr 19 onwards
The Jammu and Kashmir is likely to get more rains in coming week as India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Thursday said fresh Western Disturbances (WD) […]
Now, iconic Boulevard trees to face axe
700 heritage trees auctioned for Rs 50 lakh revenue Selling The Priceless What has been iconic about the Boulevard, the heritage trees along the lake […]
JK to seek foreign expertise to boost Jhelum’s carrying capacity
Will float global tenders for Dogripora-Wullar flood channel DPR: Jaffer The Jammu and Kashmir government has decided to seek foreign expertise on increasing the capacity […]
‘Huge investment needed for Jhelum conservation’
High Court takes official report on September floods on record The Jammu and Kashmir government Monday informed the High Court that adequate investment is required […]
Admin starts demolition drive along Jhelum embankments
DM imposes Section 144 on identified stretches In compliance with the High Court directives, the district administration on Sunday started demolition drive to remove encroachments […]