Lakes and Waterways Development Authority (LAWDA) has warned the people against carrying out any kind of construction within 200 metres of Dal Lake. “The general […]
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Environment
Kashmir could experience a magnitude 9 earthquake: Expert
Says big quake could block Jhelum, create a water bomb Eminent geologist of the University of Colorado Roger Bilham has said that Kashmir is sufficiently […]
Dozens of Chinars axed to facilitate highway expansion
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 […]
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 […]