Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of News Item titled "Vishaw stream gasps for breath amid mining pollution" appearing in Greater Kashmir dated 16.12.2024 dated 23/04/2025. In the original application, registered suo motu, the tribunal is examining the grievance of a deteriorating trout population in the Vishaw …
The present paper reports the ethno-medicinal uses of 10 plant species belonging to 7 families being practised by the tribes and rural people of Pulwama District, Srinagar (J & K) for the treatment of hair ailments and 13 plant species belonging to 11 families for the treatment of boils. The …
The aim of the present study was to determine the effect of the litter chemistry of Ulmus villosa Brandis grown in the Dachigam National Park Srinagar J & K on their decomposition rates. Freshly fallen litter from the species were analyzed for N. Litter bag technique was used to determine …
This year Environment Day in Kashmir will be celebrated as anti-polythene day and throughout Kashmir, vigorous public awareness will be launched to protect environment and beauty of Kashmir. This was decided at a high level meeting of environmental experts and scholars held at SKUAST-K Saturday. Director Resident instructions, Prof. Sajad …
Minister for Forest, Ecology and Environment Mian Altaf Ahmad today said that the government will do everything possible to prevent forest fires in future and safeguard the forest wealth as the survival of mankind hinges on its protection. He asked the enforcement agencies to keep strict vigil over forests and …
Here the researchers present an observation on the rutting behaviour of the nationally threatened population of Red Deer in Kashmir, Cervus elaphus hanglu, commonly known as Hangul, in the Dachigam National Park (DNP). Original Source
Srinagar: Identifying the huge potential in hydroelectric power generation, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has said the State Hydel Policy will be revised to attract investment in the power sector. He said this while chairing a high-level meeting to discuss the issues related to the Independent Power Producers (IPP), here today. …
Residents of Jammu division will be relieved of the polythene problem as the manufacturing of polythene bags has been banned with the Jammu and Kashmir Non Bio-Degradable Material (Management, Handling and Disposal) Act 2007 coming into force from May 11. The government has issued a notification to various departments asking …
For many this would be a paradox that for majority of Mohallas of village Hakkal in Chatha area situated just on the outskirts of Jammu city, garbage dumping sites have become the permanent
Smriti Kak Ramachandran NEW DELHI: Faced with a 200-MW shortfall and with no relief in sight from the Damodar Valley Corporation that had assured of providing 400 MW of power, Delhi has now turned to Jammu and Kashmir for help. Anticipating a 200-300 MW shortfall from this coming June to …
A major fire broke out in the forest area near the Baba Ghulam Shah Badshah University campus in the Dhanore area, here, last night. Sources said though the authorities tried all night, the fire could be brought under control only this morning. However, the trees near the Biodiversity Centre were …
The state government has started diverting the Tawi water toward the Ranbir canal to ensure that farmers of the Jammu region get 700 cusecs of additional water. Addressing a press conference here today, Minister for PHE, Irrigation and Flood Control Taj Mohi-ud-din said,
Stressing the need for close supervision and upkeep of canals Minister for PHE, Irrigation and Flood Control, Taj Mohi-ud-Din directed strict enforcement of Canal Act to check damages to the irrigation network. He said that target of providing adequate irrigation facilities cannot be fulfilled in absence of proper conservation of …
: Only a massive rehabilitation and eco-restoration drive can help the revival of dying Aanchar Lake. This Lake, which falls in the north-west part of Srinagar, is at the end of its glory. Once a huge water body; is now full of weeds and algae. Water bodies which added to …
The Centre has released over Rs 112 crore under the National Rural Water Supply Programme (NRWSP) to help the state meet the growing demand for potable water. "The Centre has released Rs 112.61 crore under the centrally sponsored NRWSP scheme which needs to be expended by the executing agencies on …
More than 150 structures, including some residential houses and government buildings, were reportedly partially damaged in an earthquake of moderate intensity that rocked Doda and Kishtwar districts in the intervening night of May 19 and 20. While the earthquake was mild in Doda district, Chatroo, Dharabshalla, Sarthal and Saroor areas …
Expressing concern over degradation of forests and water bodies in the state, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has called for a large-scale afforestation by using innovative measures to reclaim denuded and depleted forest areas. He said in the present age climate change issues got the prime focus, given the fact that …
Jammu: The ambitious plan for a new terminal building for Jammu Airport which will involve 1,300 kanals of land, extending up to Vikram Chowk, near Tawi river, has got stuck due to a chunk of 145 kanals of Defence land en route. G Chandermouli, former director of AAI who was …
Demanding white paper on the land encroachments at Jammu at the behest of politicians, Ashok Khajuria, BJP President, BJP warned of public agitation, if the government land including that of Karnaila Chak encroached by the mafia is not evacuated and punishment given to the guilty. He alleged that instead of …
