Move forces suspension of de-weeding, dredging operations; STPs face closure In a major jolt to restoration of Dal lake here, the Jammu and Kashmir Government […]
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Environment
On Modi’s visit, Kashmir Inc calls for return of NHPC projects to JK
In an open letter to Prime Minister, traders’ bodies raise state’s energy issues On the visit of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Jammu and Kashmir, […]
Brari Nambal lagoon gasps for life, courtesy official apathy
Once known for crystal clear waters, BrariNambal lagoon of Dal Lake here is on the verge of extinction due to inordinate delay by the authorities […]
Valley experiencing scorching heat
With the increase in the temperatures in Srinagar on the very first day of Ramadan, the weathermen here predicted light to moderate rain and thundershowers […]
Space for mere 100, Government allows 10,000 cabs to operate from City center
Transport Dept issues permits, forgets regulation; RTA, RTO, Traffic Police sleep on chocked routes Notwithstanding the need to decongest City center of Lal Chowk and […]
Amarnath Yatra begins
All arrangements in place: DC Ganderbal Annual Amarnath Yatra commenced Friday with first batch of pilgrims being flagged off from Jammu by Tourism Minister. Meanwhile government […]
Rains, hailstorm lash Kashmir, mercury dips
Houses damaged, power supply snapped Rains and hailstorm swept different parts of Kashmir here today bringing relief from the heat wave that had engulfed Valley […]
AmarnathYatra deferred via Pahalgam route
Track under heavy snow: SASB A high-level meeting Wednesday decided to defer the upcoming AmarnathYatra from the Pahalgam route in South Kashmir in view of […]
Delhi plotting to change Kashmir demography, warns Geelani
‘ModiGovt seeking 16,800 kanals from Omar Abdullah to set up 3 cities in Valley for non-locals’ The Chairman of Hurriyat Conference (G), Syed Ali Geelani, […]
Vishav basin loses 1.6 acre forest per-day: KU study
Agriculture, water bodies, wetlands under threat ‘Fatal consequences’ feared South Kashmir’s Vishav drainage basin has been losing dense forest cover and agricultural land at an […]